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R9-17-101. Definitions ............................................................ 2R9-17-102. Fees ...................................................................... 3R9-17-103. Application Submission ....................................... 3R9-17-107. Time-frames ......................................................... 4Table 1.1. Time-frames ......................................................... 7R9-17-108. Expiration of a Registry Identification Card,

Dispensary Registration Certificate, or Laboratory Registration Certificate ........................................ 8

R9-17-109. Notifications and Void Registry Identification Cards .................................................................... 8

R9-17-205. Denial or Revocation of a Qualifying Patient’s or Designated Caregiver’s Registry Identification Card .................................................................... 18

R9-17-308. Renewing a Dispensary Registration Certificate 24R9-17-310. Administration ................................................... 25R9-17-316. Inventory Control System .................................. 28R9-17-318. Security .............................................................. 30R9-17-322. Denial or Revocation of a Dispensary Registration

Certificate ........................................................... 31R9-17-323. Denial or Revocation of a Dispensary Agent’s

Registry Identification Card ............................... 32R9-17-401. Owner ................................................................. 32R9-17-402. Applying for a Laboratory Registration Certificate

............................................................................. 33R9-17-403. Renewing a Laboratory Registration Certificate 34R9-17-404. Administration ................................................... 34R9-17-405. Submitting an Application for a Laboratory Agent

Registry Identification Card ............................... 35R9-17-406. Submitting an Application to Renew a Laboratory

Agent’s Registry Identification Card ................. 36

R9-17-407. Inventory Control System ..................................37R9-17-408. Security ..............................................................37R9-17-409. Physical Plant .....................................................38R9-17-410. Denial or Revocation of a Laboratory Registration

Certificate ...........................................................38R9-17-411. Denial or Revocation of a Laboratory Agent’s

Registry Identification Card ...............................38

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Authority: A.R.S. § 36-2803

Editor’s Note: This Chapter was adopted under a one-year exemption from the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act (A.R.S. Title41, Chapter 6) pursuant to Proposition 203 passed by the voters in November 2010. Although exempt from certain provisions of therulemaking process, Section 6 of the Proposition required the Department to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on theserules before publishing the exempted rules. The Department posted proposed rules for comment on its web site, conducted statewide pub-lic meetings and also posted public comments received on its web site. (Supp. 11-2).

Editor’s Note: 9 A.A.C. 17, formerly contained the rules of the Department of Health Services - Pure Food Control. This Chapterexpired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 3531, effective August 31, 2007 (Supp. 07-3).

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL

Article 1, consisting of Sections R9-17-101 through R9-17-109, made by exempt rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 734, effective April14, 2011 (Supp. 11-2).

SectionR9-17-101. Definitions ............................................................. 2R9-17-102. Fees ........................................................................ 3R9-17-103. Application Submission ......................................... 3R9-17-104. Changing Information on a Registry Identification

Card ........................................................................ 3R9-17-105. Requesting a Replacement Registry Identification

Card ........................................................................ 4R9-17-106. Adding a Debilitating Medical Condition ............. 4R9-17-107. Time-frames ........................................................... 4

Table 1.1. Time-frames ........................................................... 7R9-17-108. Expiration of a Registry Identification Card,

Dispensary Registration Certificate, or Laboratory Registration Certificate .......................................... 8

R9-17-109. Notifications and Void Registry Identification Cards 8

ARTICLE 2. QUALIFYING PATIENTS AND DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS


SectionR9-17-201. Debilitating Medical Conditions ............................ 8R9-17-202. Applying for a Registry Identification Card for a

Qualifying Patient or a Designated Caregiver ....... 9R9-17-203. Amending a Qualifying Patient’s or Designated

Caregiver’s Registry Identification Card ............. 13R9-17-204. Renewing a Qualifying Patient’s or Designated

Caregiver’s Registry Identification Card ............. 14R9-17-205. Denial or Revocation of a Qualifying Patient’s or

Designated Caregiver’s Registry Identification Card .............................................................................. 18

ARTICLE 3. DISPENSARIES AND DISPENSARY AGENTS


SectionR9-17-301. Principal Officers and Board Members ............... 19R9-17-302. Repealed ............................................................... 19R9-17-303. Dispensary Registration Certificate Allocation

Process .................................................................. 19

R9-17-304. Applying for a Dispensary Registration Certificate ................................................................................20

R9-17-305. Applying for Approval to Operate a Dispensary...22R9-17-306. Changes to a Dispensary Registration Certificate .23R9-17-307. Applying to Change a Dispensary’s Location or

Change or Add a Dispensary’s Cultivation Site ....23R9-17-308. Renewing a Dispensary Registration Certificate...24R9-17-309. Inspections ............................................................24R9-17-310. Administration ......................................................25R9-17-311. Submitting an Application for a Dispensary Agent

Registry Identification Card ..................................26R9-17-312. Submitting an Application to Renew a Dispensary

Agent’s Registry Identification Card ....................26R9-17-313. Medical Director ...................................................27R9-17-314. Dispensing Medical Marijuana .............................28R9-17-315. Qualifying Patient Records ...................................28R9-17-316. Inventory Control System .....................................28R9-17-317. Product Labeling and Analysis .............................29R9-17-318. Security .................................................................30R9-17-319. Edible Food Products ............................................30R9-17-320. Cleaning and Sanitation ........................................31R9-17-321. Physical Plant .......................................................31R9-17-322. Denial or Revocation of a Dispensary Registration

Certificate ..............................................................31R9-17-323. Denial or Revocation of a Dispensary Agent’s

Registry Identification Card ..................................32

ARTICLE 4. LABORATORIES AND LABORATORY AGENTS

Article 4, consisting of Sections R9-17-401 through R9-17-411, made by exempt rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2421, effectiveAugust 27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).

SectionR9-17-401. Owner ...................................................................32R9-17-402. Applying for a Laboratory Registration Certificate

...............................................................................33R9-17-403. Renewing a Laboratory Registration Certificate 34R9-17-404. Administration ......................................................34R9-17-405. Submitting an Application for a Laboratory Agent

Registry Identification Card ..................................35R9-17-406. Submitting an Application to Renew a Laboratory

Agent’s Registry Identification Card ....................36R9-17-407. Inventory Control System .....................................37R9-17-408. Security .................................................................37R9-17-409. Physical Plant .......................................................38R9-17-410. Denial or Revocation of a Laboratory Registration

Certificate ..............................................................38R9-17-411. Denial or Revocation of a Laboratory Agent’s

Registry Identification Card ..................................38

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ARTICLE 1. GENERAL

R9-17-101. DefinitionsIn addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 36-2801, the followingdefinitions apply in this Chapter unless otherwise stated:

1. “Accreditation” means approval by the:a. American Association of Laboratory Accreditation,b. Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation,c. ANSI National Accreditation Board,d. International Accreditation Services, ore. NELAC Institute.

2. “Acquire” means to obtain through any type of transac-tion and from any source.

3. “Activities of daily living” means ambulating, bathing,dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, and getting in andout of bed.

4. “Amend” means adding or deleting information on anindividual’s registry identification card that affects theindividual’s ability to perform or delegate a specific act orfunction.

5. “Batch” means a specific lot of medical marijuana grownfrom one or more seeds or cuttings that are planted andharvested at the same time.

6. “Batch number” means a unique numeric or alphanu-meric identifier assigned to a batch by a dispensary whenthe batch is planted.

7. “Calendar day” means each day, not including the day ofthe act, event, or default from which a designated periodof time begins to run, but including the last day of theperiod unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, statewide furloughday, or legal holiday, in which case the period runs untilthe end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday,statewide furlough day, or legal holiday.

8. “CHAA” means a Community Health Analysis Area, ageographic area based on population, established by theDepartment for use by public health programs.

9. “Change” means adding or deleting information on anindividual’s registry identification card that does not sub-stantively affect the individual’s ability to perform or del-egate a specific act or function.

10. “Commercial device” means the same as in A.R.S. § 41-2051.

11. “Cultivation site” means the one additional locationwhere marijuana may be cultivated, infused, or preparedfor sale by and for a dispensary.

12. “Current photograph” means an image of an individual,taken no more than 60 calendar days before the submis-sion of the individual’s application, in a Department-approved electronic format capable of producing animage that:a. Has a resolution of at least 600 x 600 pixels but not

more than 1200 x 1200 pixels;b. Is 2 inches by 2 inches in size;c. Is in natural color;d. Is a front view of the individual’s full face, without a

hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline;e. Has a plain white or off-white background; andf. Has between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of

the chin to the top of the head.13. “Denial” means the Department’s final decision not to

issue a registry identification card, a dispensary registra-tion certificate, a laboratory registration certificate, or anapproval of a change of dispensary or a dispensary’s cul-tivation site location, to an applicant because the appli-cant or the application does not comply with theapplicable requirements in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1or this Chapter.

14. “Dispensary” means the same as “nonprofit medical mar-ijuana dispensary” as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801.

15. “Dispensary agent” means the same as “nonprofit medi-cal marijuana dispensary agent” as defined in A.R.S. §36-2801.

16. “Edible food product” means a substance, beverage, oringredient used or intended for use or for sale in whole orin part for human consumption.

17. “Enclosed area” when used in conjunction with“enclosed, locked facility” means outdoor space sur-rounded by solid, 10-foot walls, constructed of metal,concrete, or stone that prevent any viewing of the mari-juana plants, and a 1-inch thick metal gate.

18. “Entity” means a “person” as defined in A.R.S. § 1-215.19. “Generally accepted accounting principles” means the set

of financial reporting standards established by the Finan-cial Accounting Standards Board, the GovernmentalAccounting Standards Board, or another specialized bodydealing with accounting and auditing matters.

20. “In-state financial institution” means the same as inA.R.S. § 6-101.

21. “Laboratory” means the same as “independent third-partylaboratory” as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801.

22. “Laboratory agent” means the same as “independentthird-party laboratory agent” as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801.

23. “Legal guardian” means an adult who is responsible for aminor:a. Through acceptance of guardianship of the minor

through a testamentary appointment or an appoint-ment by a court pursuant to A.R.S. Title 14, Chapter5, Article 2; or

b. As a “custodian” as defined in A.R.S. § 8-201.24. “Medical record” means the same as:

a. “Adequate records” as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1401,b. “Adequate medical records” as defined in A.R.S. §

32-1501,c. “Adequate records” as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1800,

ord. “Adequate records” as defined in A.R.S. § 32-2901.

25. “Out-of-state financial institution” means the same as inA.R.S. § 6-101.

26. “Private school” means the same as in A.R.S. § 15-101.27. “Public place”:

a. Means any location, facility, or venue that is notintended for the regular exclusive use of an individ-ual or a specific group of individuals;

b. Includes, but not is limited to:i. Airports;ii. Banks;iii. Bars;iv. Child care facilities;v. Child care group homes during hours of opera-

tion;vi. Common areas of apartment buildings, condo-

miniums, or other multifamily housing facili-ties;

vii. Educational facilities;viii. Entertainment facilities or venues;ix. Health care institutions, except as provided in

subsection (24)(c);x. Hotel and motel common areas;xi. Laundromats;xii. Libraries;xiii. Office buildings;xiv. Parking lots;

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xv. Parks;xvi. Public transportation facilities;xvii. Reception areas;xviii.Restaurants;xix. Retail food production or marketing establish-

ments;xx. Retail service establishments;xxi. Retail stores;xxii. Shopping malls;xxiii.Sidewalks;xxiv.Sports facilities;xxv. Theaters; andxxvi.Waiting rooms; and

c. Does not include:i. Nursing care institutions as defined in A.R.S. §

36-401,ii. Hospices as defined in A.R.S. § 36-401,iii. Assisted living centers as defined in A.R.S. §

36-401,iv. Assisted living homes as defined in A.R.S. §

36-401,v. Adult day health care facilities as defined in

A.R.S. § 36-401,vi. Adult foster care homes as defined in A.R.S. §

36-401, orvii. Private residences.

28. “Public school” means the same as “school” as defined inA.R.S. § 15-101.

29. “Registry identification number” means the random 20-digit alphanumeric identifier generated by the Depart-ment, containing at least four numbers and four letters,issued by the Department to a qualifying patient, desig-nated caregiver, dispensary, dispensary agent, laboratory,or laboratory agent.

30. “Revocation” means the Department’s final decision thatan individual’s registry identification card, a dispensaryregistration certificate, or a laboratory registration certifi-cate is rescinded because the individual, the dispensary,or the laboratory does not comply with the applicablerequirements in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or thisChapter.

31. “Working day” means a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, or Friday that is not a state holiday or a state-wide furlough day.

Historical NoteNew Section made by exempt rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 734, effective April 14, 2011 (Supp. 11-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 3354, with an immediate

effective date of December 5, 2012 (Supp. 12-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2421,

effective August 27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).

R9-17-102. FeesA. An applicant submitting an application to the Department shall

submit the following nonrefundable fees:1. Except as provided in R9-17-303(D), for registration of a

dispensary, $5,000;2. To renew the registration of a dispensary, $1,000;3. To change the location of a dispensary, $2,500;4. To change the location of a dispensary’s cultivation site

or add a cultivation site, $2,500;5. For a registry identification card for a:

a. Qualifying patient, except as provided in subsection(B), $150;

b. Designated caregiver, $200; c. Dispensary agent, $500; and

d. Laboratory agent, $500;6. For renewing a registry identification card for a:

a. Qualifying patient, except as provided in subsection(B), $150;

b. Designated caregiver, $200; c. Dispensary agent, $500; andd. Laboratory agent, $500;

7. For amending or changing a registry identification card,$10;

8. For requesting a replacement registry identification card,$10;

9. For registration of a laboratory, $5,000; and10. To renew the registration of a laboratory, $1,000.

B. A qualifying patient may pay a reduced fee of $75 if the quali-fying patient submits, with the qualifying patient’s applicationfor a registry identification card or the qualifying patient’sapplication to renew the qualifying patient’s registry identifi-cation card, a copy of an eligibility notice or electronic bene-fits transfer card demonstrating current participation in theU.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services,Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.




R9-17-103. Application SubmissionA. An applicant submitting an application for a registry identifi-

cation card or to amend, change, or replace a registry identifi-cation card for a qualifying patient, designated caregiver,dispensary agent, or laboratory agent, shall submit the applica-tion electronically in a Department-provided format.

B. A residence address or mailing address submitted for a quali-fying patient or designated caregiver as part of an applicationfor a registry identification card is located in Arizona.

C. A mailing address submitted for a principal officer or boardmember as part of a dispensary certificate registration applica-tion or as part of an application for a dispensary agent registra-tion identification card is located in Arizona.

D. A mailing address submitted for an owner as a part of a labora-tory registration certificate application or as part of an applica-tion for a laboratory agent registration identification card islocated in Arizona.




R9-17-104. Changing Information on a Registry Identifica-tion CardExcept as provided in R9-17-203(B) and (C), to make a change to acardholder’s name or address on the cardholder’s registry identifi-cation card, the cardholder shall submit to the Department, within10 working days after the change, a request for the change thatincludes:

1. The cardholder’s name and the registry identificationnumber on the cardholder’s current registry identificationcard;

2. The cardholder’s new name or address, as applicable;




3. For a change in the cardholder’s name, one of the follow-ing with the cardholder’s new name:a. An Arizona driver’s license,b. An Arizona identification card, orc. The photograph page in the cardholder’s U.S. pass-

port;4. For a change in address, the county where the new

address is located;5. The effective date of the cardholder’s new name or

address; and6. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for changing a registry

identification card.

Historical NoteNew Section made by exempt rulemaking at 17 A.A.R.

734, effective April 14, 2011 (Supp. 11-2).

R9-17-105. Requesting a Replacement Registry Identifica-tion CardTo request a replacement card for a cardholder’s registry identifica-tion card that has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, the cardholdershall submit to the Department, within 10 working days after thecardholder’s registry identification card was lost, stolen, ordestroyed, a request for a replacement card that includes:

1. The cardholder’s name and date of birth;2. If known, the registry identification number on the card-

holder’s lost, stolen, or destroyed registry identificationcard;

3. If the cardholder cannot provide the registry identifica-tion number on the cardholder’s lost, stolen, or destroyedregistry identification card, a copy of one of the followingdocuments that the cardholder submitted when the card-holder obtained the registry identification card:a. Arizona driver’s license,b. Arizona identification card,c. Arizona registry identification card, ord. Photograph page in the cardholder’s U.S. passport;

and4. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for requesting a replace-

ment registry identification card.



R9-17-106. Adding a Debilitating Medical ConditionA. An entity may request the addition of a medical condition to

the list of debilitating medical conditions in R9-17-201 by sub-mitting to the Department, at the times specified in subsection(C), the following in writing:1. The entity’s name;2. The entity’s mailing address, name of contact individual,

telephone number, and, if applicable, e-mail address;3. The name of the medical condition the entity is request-

ing be added;4. A description of the symptoms and other physiological

effects experienced by an individual suffering from themedical condition or a treatment of the medical conditionthat may impair the ability of the individual to accom-plish activities of daily living;

5. The availability of conventional medical treatments toprovide therapeutic or palliative benefit for the medicalcondition or a treatment of the medical condition;

6. A summary of the evidence that the use of marijuana willprovide therapeutic or palliative benefit for the medicalcondition or a treatment of the medical condition; and

7. Articles, published in peer-reviewed scientific journals,reporting the results of research on the effects of mari-

juana on the medical condition or a treatment of the med-ical condition supporting why the medical conditionshould be added.

B. The Department shall:1. Acknowledge in writing the Department’s receipt of a

request for the addition of a medical condition to the listof debilitating medical conditions listed in R9-17-201within 30 calendar days after receiving the request;

2. Review the request to determine if the requester has pro-vided evidence that:a. The specified medical condition or treatment of the

medical condition impairs the ability of the individ-ual to accomplish activities of daily living, and

b. Marijuana usage provides a therapeutic or palliativebenefit to an individual suffering from the medicalcondition or treatment of the medical condition;

3. Within 90 calendar days after receiving the request,notify the requester that the Department has determinedthat the information provided by the requester:a. Meets the requirements in subsection (B)(2) and the

date the Department will conduct a public hearing todiscuss the request; or

b. Does not meet the requirements in subsection(B)(2), the specific reason for the determination, andthe process for requesting judicial review of theDepartment’s determination pursuant to A.R.S. Title12, Chapter 7, Article 6;

4. If applicable:a. Schedule a public hearing to discuss the request;b. Provide public notice of the public hearing by sub-

mitting a Notice of Public Information to the Officeof the Secretary of State, for publication in the Ari-zona Administrative Register at least 30 calendardays before the date of the public hearing;

c. Post a copy of the request on the Department’s website for public comment at least 30 calendar daysbefore the date of the public hearing; and

d. Hold the public hearing no more than 150 calendardays after receiving the request; and

5. Within 180 calendar days after receiving the request:a. Add the medical condition to the list of debilitating

medical conditions, orb. Provide written notice to the requester of the Depart-

ment’s decision to deny the request that includes:i. The specific reasons for the Department’s deci-

sion; andii. The process for requesting judicial review of

the Department’s decision pursuant to A.R.S.Title 12, Chapter 7, Article 6.

C. The Department shall accept requests for the addition of amedical condition to the list of debilitating medical conditionsin R9-17-201 in January and July of each calendar year start-ing in January 2012.



R9-17-107. Time-framesA. Within the administrative completeness review time-frame for

each type of approval in Table 1.1, the Department shall:1. Issue a registry identification card, dispensary registra-

tion certificate, or laboratory registration certificate;2. Provide a notice of administrative completeness to an

applicant; or




3. Provide a notice of deficiencies to an applicant, includinga list of the information or documents needed to completethe application.

B. An application for approval to operate a dispensary is not com-plete until the date the applicant states on a written notice pro-vided to the Department that the dispensary is ready for aninspection by the Department.

C. If the Department provides a notice of deficiencies to an appli-cant:1. The administrative completeness review time-frame and

the overall time-frame are suspended from the date of thenotice of deficiencies until the date the Departmentreceives the missing information or documents from theapplicant;

2. The Department shall consider the application withdrawnif the applicant does not submit the missing informationor documents to the Department within the time-frame inTable 1.1; and

3. If the applicant submits the missing information or docu-ments to the Department within the time-frame in Table1.1, the substantive review time-frame begins on the datethe Department receives the missing information or docu-ments.

D. Within the substantive review time-frame for each type ofapproval in Table 1.1, the Department:1. Shall issue or deny a registry identification card, dispen-

sary registration certificate, or laboratory registration cer-tificate;

2. May complete an inspection that may require more thanone visit to a dispensary and, if applicable, the dispen-sary’s cultivation site;

3. May complete an inspection that may require more thanone visit to a laboratory; and

4. May make one written comprehensive request for moreinformation, unless the Department and the applicantagree in writing to allow the Department to submit sup-plemental requests for information.

E. If the Department issues a written comprehensive request or asupplemental request for information:1. The substantive review time-frame and the overall time-

frame are suspended from the date of the written compre-hensive request or the supplemental request for informa-tion until the date the Department receives all of theinformation requested, and

2. The applicant shall submit to the Department all of theinformation and documents listed in the written compre-hensive request or supplemental request for informationwithin 10 working days after the date of the comprehen-sive written request or supplemental request for informa-tion.

F. If an applicant for an initial dispensary registration certificateis allocated a dispensary registration certificate as provided inR9-17-303, the Department shall provide a written notice tothe applicant of the allocation of the dispensary registrationcertificate that contains the dispensary’s registry identificationnumber.1. After the applicant receives the written notice of the allo-

cation, the applicant shall submit to the Department foreach principal officer or board member for whom finger-prints were submitted:a. An application for a dispensary agent registry identi-

fication card that includes:i. The principal officer’s or board member’s first

name; middle initial, if applicable; last name;and suffix, if applicable;

ii. The principal officer’s or board member’s resi-dence address and mailing address;

iii. The county where the principal officer or boardmember resides;

iv. The principal officer’s or board member’s dateof birth;

v. The identifying number on the applicable cardor document in subsection (F)(1)(b)(i) through(v);

vi. The name and registry identification number ofthe dispensary;

vii. One of the following:(1) A statement that the principal officer or

board member does not currently hold avalid registry identification card, or

(2) The assigned registry identification num-ber for each valid registry identificationcard currently held by the principal officeror board member;

viii. A statement signed by the principal officer orboard member pledging not to divert marijuanato any individual who or entity that is notallowed to possess marijuana pursuant toA.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1;

ix. An attestation that the information provided inand with the application is true and correct; and

x. The signature of the principal officer or boardmember and the date the principal officer orboard member signed;

b. A copy the principal officer’s or board member’s:i. Arizona driver’s license issued on or after

October 1, 1996;ii. Arizona identification card issued on or after

October 1, 1996;iii. Arizona registry identification card;iv. Photograph page in the principal officer’s or

board member’s U.S. passport; orv. Arizona driver’s license or identification card

issued before October 1, 1996 and one of thefollowing for the principal officer or boardmember:(1) Birth certificate verifying U.S. citizenship,(2) U. S. Certificate of Naturalization, or(3) U. S. Certificate of Citizenship;

c. A current photograph of the principal officer orboard member; and

d. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying for adispensary agent registry identification card.

2. After receipt of the information and documents in subsec-tion (F)(1), the Department shall review the informationand documents.a. If the information and documents for at least one of

the principal officers or board members complieswith the A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and thisChapter, the Department shall issue:i. A dispensary agent registry identification card

to any principal officer or board member whosedispensary agent registry identification cardapplication complies with A.R.S. Title 36,Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter; and

ii. The dispensary registration certificate.b. If the information and documents for a dispensary

agent registry identification card application for anyprincipal officer or board member does not complywith A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter,the Department shall deny the dispensary agent reg-




istry identification card application and providenotice to the principal officer or board member andto the dispensary that includes:i. The specific reasons for the denial; andii. The process for requesting a judicial review of

the Department’s decision pursuant to A.R.S.Title 12, Chapter 7, Article 6.

G. The Department shall issue:1. A registry identification card, an approval to operate a

dispensary, or a laboratory registration certificate, asapplicable, if the Department determines that the appli-cant complies with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and thisChapter;

2. For an applicant for a registry identification card, a denialthat includes the reason for the denial and the process forrequesting judicial review if:a. The Department determines that the applicant does

not comply with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 andthis Chapter; or

b. The applicant does not submit all of the informationand documents listed in the written comprehensiverequest or supplemental request for informationwithin 10 working days after the date of the compre-hensive written request or supplemental request forinformation;

3. For an applicant for a dispensary registration certificate,if the Department determines that the dispensary registra-tion certificate application complies with A.R.S. Title 36,Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter but the Department is notissuing a dispensary registration certificate to the appli-cant because all available dispensary registration certifi-

cates have been allocated according to the criteria andprocesses in R9-17-303, written notice that:a. The dispensary registration certificate application

complies with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and thisChapter;

b. The applicant was not allocated a dispensary regis-tration certificate according to the criteria and pro-cesses in R9-17-303; and

c. The written notice is not a denial and is not consid-ered a final decision of the Department subject toadministrative review; or

4. For an applicant for a dispensary registration certificateor a laboratory registration certificate, a denial thatincludes the reason for the denial and the process foradministrative review if:a. The Department determines that a dispensary regis-

tration certificate application or the laboratory regis-tration certificate application does not comply withA.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or this Chapter; or

b. The applicant does not submit all of the informationand documents listed in the written comprehensiverequest or supplemental request for informationwithin 10 working days after the date of the compre-hensive written request or supplemental request forinformation.







Table 1.1. Time-frames

Historical NoteNew Table 1.1 made by exempt rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 734, effective April 14, 2011 (Supp. 11-2). Table 1.1 amended by emer-gency rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 1010, effective April 11, 2012 for 180 days (Supp. 12-2). Emergency expired; Table 1.1 amended

by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 3354, with an immediate effective date of December 5, 2012 (Supp. 12-4). Section symbols added to A.R.S. citations (Supp. 17-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2421, effective August 27, 2019 (Supp. 19-

3).

Type of approval

Authority(A.R.S. § or

A.A.C.)

OverallTime-frame(in working

days)

Time-framefor applicantto completeapplication(in working

days)

AdministrativeCompletenessTime-frame(in working

days)

SubstantiveReview

Time-frame(in working

days)

Changing a registry identification card § 36-2808 10 10 5 5

Requesting a replacement registry identifi-cation card § 36-2804.06 5 5 2 3

Applying for a registry identification card for a qualifying patient or a designated caregiver

§ 36-2804.02(A) 15 30 5 10

Amending a registry identification card for a qualifying patient or a designated care-giver

§ 36-2808 10 10 5 5

Renewing a qualifying patient’s or desig-nated caregiver’s registry identification card

§§ 36-2804.02(A) and 36-2804.06 15 15 5 10

Applying for a dispensary registration cer-tificate § 36-2804 30 10 5 25

Applying for approval to operate a dispen-sary R9-17-305 45 15 30

Changing a dispensary location or adding or changing a dispensary’s cultivation site location

§ 36-2804 and R9-17-307 90 90 30 60

Renewing a dispensary registration certifi-cate § 36-2804.06 15 15 5 10

Applying for a dispensary agent registry identification card

§§ 36-2804.01 and

36-2804.0315 30 5 10

Renewing a dispensary agent’s registry identification card § 36-2804.06 15 15 5 10

Applying for a laboratory registration cer-tificate § 36-2804.07 90 90 30 60

Renewing a laboratory registration certifi-cate § 36-2804.06 15 15 5 10

Applying for a laboratory agent registry identification card § 36-2804.01 15 30 5 10

Renewing a laboratory agent’s registry identification card § 36-2804.06 15 15 5 10




R9-17-108. Expiration of a Registry Identification Card, Dis-pensary Registration Certificate, or Laboratory RegistrationCertificateA. Except as provided in subsection (B), a registry identification

card issued to a qualifying patient, designated caregiver, dis-pensary agent, or laboratory agent is valid for two years afterthe date of issuance.

B. If the Department issues a registry identification card to aqualifying patient, designated caregiver, dispensary agent, orlaboratory agent based on a request for a replacement registryidentification card or an application to change or amend a reg-istry identification card, the replacement, changed, oramended registry identification card shall have the same expi-ration date as the registry identification card being replaced,changed, or amended.

C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a dispensary registrationcertificate is valid for two years after the date of issuance.

D. If the Department issues an amended dispensary registrationcertificate based on a change of location or an addition of acultivation site, the dispensary registration certificate shallhave the same expiration date as the dispensary registrationcertificate previously held by the dispensary.

E. An approval to operate a dispensary shall have the same expi-ration date as the dispensary registration certificate associatedwith the approval to operate the dispensary.

F. A laboratory registration certificate is valid for two years afterthe original date of issuance.

Historical NoteNew Section made by exempt rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 734, effective April 14, 2011 (Supp. 11-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2421, effective August

27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).

R9-17-109. Notifications and Void Registry IdentificationCardsA. The Department shall provide written notice that a card-

holder’s registry identification card is void and no longer validunder A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter to a:1. Qualifying patient when the Department receives notifi-

cation from:a. The qualifying patient that the qualifying patient no

longer has a debilitating medical condition, orb. The physician who provided the qualifying patient’s

written certification that the:i. Qualifying patient no longer has a debilitating

medical condition,ii. Physician no longer believes that the qualifying

patient would receive therapeutic or palliativebenefit from the medical use of marijuana, or

iii. Physician believes that the qualifying patient isnot using the medical marijuana as recom-mended;

2. Designated caregiver when:a. The Department receives notification from the des-

ignated caregiver’s qualifying patient that the desig-nated caregiver no longer assists the qualifyingpatient with the medical use of marijuana, or

b. The registry identification card for the qualifyingpatient that is listed on the designated caregiver’sregistry identification card is no longer valid;

3. Dispensary agent when:a. The Department receives the written notification,

required in R9-17-310(A)(9), that the dispensaryagent:i. No longer serves as a principal officer, board

member, or medical director for the dispensary;

ii. Is no longer employed by the dispensary; oriii. No longer provides volunteer service at or on

behalf of the dispensary; orb. The registration certificate for the dispensary that is

listed on the dispensary agent’s registry identifica-tion card is no longer valid; or

4. Laboratory agent when:a. The Department receives the written notification,

required in R9-17-404(10), that the laboratory agentno longer:i. Serves as an owner for the laboratory,ii. Is employed by the laboratory, oriii. Provides volunteer service at or on behalf of the

laboratory; orb. The registration certificate for the laboratory that is

listed on the laboratory agent’s registration identifi-cation card is no longer valid.

B. The Department shall void a qualifying patient’s registry iden-tification card:1. When the Department receives notification that the quali-

fying patient is deceased; or2. For a qualifying patient under 18 years of age, when the

qualifying patient’s designated caregiver’s registry identi-fication card is revoked.

C. The written notice required in subsection (A) that a registryidentification card is void is not a revocation and is not consid-ered a final decision of the Department subject to judicialreview.




ARTICLE 2. QUALIFYING PATIENTS AND DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS

R9-17-201. Debilitating Medical ConditionsAn individual applying for a qualifying patient registry identifica-tion card shall have a diagnosis from a physician of at least one ofthe following debilitating medical conditions:

1. Cancer;2. Glaucoma;3. Human immunodeficiency virus;4. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome;5. Hepatitis C;6. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;7. Crohn’s disease;8. Agitation of Alzheimer’s disease;9. A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or

the treatment for a chronic or debilitating disease or med-ical condition that produces cachexia or wasting syn-drome;

10. A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition orthe treatment for a chronic or debilitating disease or med-ical condition that produces severe and chronic pain;

11. A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition orthe treatment for a chronic or debilitating disease or med-ical condition that produces severe nausea;

12. A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition orthe treatment for a chronic or debilitating disease or med-ical condition that produces seizures, including thosecharacteristic of epilepsy;

13. A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition orthe treatment for a chronic or debilitating disease or med-




ical condition that produces severe or persistent musclespasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclero-sis; or

14. A debilitating medical condition approved by the Depart-ment under A.R.S. § 36-2801.01 and R9-17-106.



R9-17-202. Applying for a Registry Identification Card for aQualifying Patient or a Designated CaregiverA. Except for a qualifying patient who is under 18 years of age, a

qualifying patient is not required to have a designated care-giver.

B. A qualifying patient may have only one designated caregiverat any given time.

C. Except for a qualifying patient who is under 18 years of age, ifthe information submitted for a qualifying patient complieswith A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter but theinformation for the qualifying patient’s designated caregiverdoes not comply with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and thisChapter, the Department shall issue the registry identificationcard for the qualifying patient separate from issuing a registryidentification card for the qualifying patient’s designated care-giver.

D. If the Department issues a registry identification card to aqualifying patient under subsection (C), the Department shallcontinue the process for issuing or denying the qualifyingpatient’s designated caregiver’s registry identification card.

E. The Department shall not issue a designated caregiver’s regis-try identification card before the Department issues the desig-nated caregiver’s qualifying patient’s registry identificationcard.

F. Except as provided in subsection (G), to apply for a registryidentification card, a qualifying patient shall submit to theDepartment the following:1. An application in a Department-provided format that

includes:a. The qualifying patient’s:

i. First name; middle initial, if applicable; lastname; and suffix, if applicable;

ii. Date of birth; andiii. Gender;

b. Except as provided in subsection (F)(1)(i), the quali-fying patient’s residence address and mailingaddress;

c. The county where the qualifying patient resides;d. The qualifying patient’s e-mail address;e. The identifying number on the applicable card or

document in subsection (F)(2)(a) through (e);f. The name, address, and telephone number of the

physician providing the written certification formedical marijuana for the qualifying patient;

g. Whether the qualifying patient is requesting authori-zation for cultivating marijuana plants for the quali-fying patient’s medical use because the qualifyingpatient believes that the qualifying patient resides atleast 25 miles from the nearest operating dispensary;

h. If the qualifying patient is requesting authorizationfor cultivating marijuana plants, whether the quali-fying patient is designating the qualifying patient’sdesignated caregiver to cultivate marijuana plantsfor the qualifying patient’s medical use;

i. If the qualifying patient is homeless, an addresswhere the qualifying patient can receive mail;

j. Whether the qualifying patient would like notifica-tion of any clinical studies needing human subjectsfor research on the medical use of marijuana;

k. An attestation that the information provided in theapplication is true and correct; and

l. The signature of the qualifying patient and date thequalifying patient signed;

2. A copy of the qualifying patient’s:a. Arizona driver’s license issued on or after October 1,

1996;b. Arizona identification card issued on or after Octo-

ber 1, 1996; c. Arizona registry identification card;d. Photograph page in the qualifying patient’s U.S.

passport; ore. Arizona driver’s license or identification card issued

before October 1, 1996 and one of the following forthe qualifying patient:i. Birth certificate verifying U.S. citizenship,ii. U.S. Certificate of Naturalization, oriii. U.S. Certificate of Citizenship;

3. A current photograph of the qualifying patient;4. A statement in a Department-provided format signed by

the qualifying patient pledging not to divert marijuana toany individual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1;

5. A physician’s written certification in a Department-pro-vided format dated within 90 calendar days before thesubmission of the qualifying patient’s application thatincludes:a. The physician’s:

i. Name,ii. License number including an identification of

the physician license type,iii. Office address on file with the physician’s

licensing board,iv. Telephone number on file with the physician’s

licensing board, andv. E-mail address;

b. The qualifying patient’s name and date of birth;c. A statement that the physician has made or con-

firmed a diagnosis of a debilitating medical condi-tion as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801 for thequalifying patient;

d. An identification, initialed by the physician, of oneor more of the debilitating medical conditions in R9-17-201 as the qualifying patient’s specific debilitat-ing medical condition;

e. If the debilitating medical condition identified insubsection (F)(5)(d) is a condition in:i. R9-17-201(9) through (13), the underlying

chronic or debilitating disease or medical con-dition; or

ii. R9-17-201(14), the debilitating medical condi-tion;

f. A statement, initialed by the physician, that the phy-sician:i. Has established a medical record for the quali-

fying patient, andii. Is maintaining the qualifying patient’s medical

record as required in A.R.S. § 12-2297;g. A statement, initialed by the physician, that the phy-

sician has conducted an in-person physical examina-tion of the qualifying patient within the previous 90calendar days appropriate to the qualifying patient’spresenting symptoms and the qualifying patient’s




debilitating medical condition diagnosed or con-firmed by the physician;

h. The date the physician conducted the in-personphysical examination of the qualifying patient;

i. A statement, initialed by the physician, that the phy-sician reviewed the qualifying patient’s:i. Medical records including medical records

from other treating physicians from the previ-ous 12 months,

ii. Response to conventional medications andmedical therapies, and

iii. Profile on the Arizona Board of Pharmacy Con-trolled Substances Prescription MonitoringProgram database;

j. A statement, initialed by the physician, that the phy-sician has explained the potential risks and benefitsof the medical use of marijuana to the qualifyingpatient;

k. A statement, initialed by the physician, that in thephysician’s professional opinion, the qualifyingpatient is likely to receive therapeutic or palliativebenefit from the qualifying patient’s medical use ofmarijuana to treat or alleviate the qualifyingpatient’s debilitating medical condition;

l. A statement, initialed by the physician, that if thephysician has referred the qualifying patient to a dis-pensary, the physician has disclosed to the qualify-ing patient any personal or professional relationshipthe physician has with the dispensary;

m. A statement, initialed by the physician, that the phy-sician has provided information to the qualifyingpatient, if the qualifying patient is female, that warnsabout:i. The potential dangers to a fetus caused by

smoking or ingesting marijuana while pregnantor to an infant while breastfeeding, and

ii. The risk of being reported to the Department ofChild Safety during pregnancy or at the birth ofthe child by persons who are required to report;

n. An attestation that the information provided in thewritten certification is true and correct; and

o. The physician’s signature and the date the physiciansigned;

6. If the qualifying patient is designating a caregiver, thefollowing in a Department-provided format:a. The designated caregiver’s first name; middle initial,

if applicable; last name; and suffix, if applicable;b. The designated caregiver’s date of birth;c. The designated caregiver’s residence address and

mailing address;d. The county where the designated caregiver resides;e. The identifying number on the applicable card or

document in subsection (F)(6)(i)(i) through (v);f. One of the following:

i. A statement that the designated caregiver doesnot currently hold a valid registry identificationcard, or

ii. The assigned registry identification number forthe designated caregiver for each valid registryidentification card currently held by the desig-nated caregiver;

g. An attestation signed and dated by the designatedcaregiver that the designated caregiver has not beenconvicted of an excluded felony offense as definedin A.R.S. § 36-2801;

h. A statement signed by the designated caregiver:

i. Agreeing to assist the qualifying patient withthe medical use of marijuana; and

ii. Pledging not to divert marijuana to any individ-ual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter28.1;

i. A copy of the designated caregiver’s:i Arizona driver’s license issued on or after


October 1, 1996;iii. Arizona registry identification card;iv. Photograph page in the designated caregiver’s

U.S. passport; orv. Arizona driver’s license or identification card

issued before October 1, 1996 and one of thefollowing for the designated caregiver:(1) Birth certificate verifying U.S. citizenship,(2) U.S. Certificate of Naturalization, or(3) U.S. Certificate of Citizenship;

j. A current photograph of the designated caregiver;and

k. For the Department’s criminal records check autho-rized in A.R.S. § 36-2804.05:i. The designated caregiver’s fingerprints on a

fingerprint card that includes:(1) The designated caregiver’s first name;

middle initial, if applicable; and last name;(2) The designated caregiver’s signature;(3) If different from the designated caregiver,

the signature of the individual physicallyrolling the designated caregiver’s finger-prints;

(4) The designated caregiver’s address;(5) If applicable, the designated caregiver’s

surname before marriage and any namespreviously used by the designated care-giver;

(6) The designated caregiver’s date of birth; (7) The designated caregiver’s Social Security

number;(8) The designated caregiver’s citizenship sta-

tus;(9) The designated caregiver’s gender;(10) The designated caregiver’s race;(11) The designated caregiver’s height;(12) The designated caregiver’s weight;(13) The designated caregiver’s hair color;(14) The designated caregiver’s eye color; and(15) The designated caregiver’s place of birth;

orii. If the designated caregiver’s fingerprints and

information required in subsection (F)(6)(k)(i)were submitted to the Department as part of anapplication for a designated caregiver or a dis-pensary agent registry identification cardwithin the previous six months, the registryidentification number on the registry identifica-tion card issued to the designated caregiver as aresult of the application; and

7. The applicable fees in R9-17-102 for applying for:a. A qualifying patient registry identification card; andb. If applicable, a designated caregiver registry identi-

fication card.G. To apply for a registry identification card for a qualifying

patient who is under 18 years of age, the qualifying patient’s




custodial parent or legal guardian responsible for health caredecisions for the qualifying patient shall submit to the Depart-ment the following:1. An application in a Department-provided format that


i. First name; middle initial, if applicable; lastname; and suffix, if applicable;

ii. Date of birth; andiii. Gender;

b. The qualifying patient’s residence address and mail-ing address;

c. The county where the qualifying patient resides;d. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legal

guardian’s first name; middle initial, if applicable;last name; and suffix, if applicable;

e. The identifying number on the applicable card ordocument in subsection (G)(5)(a) through (e);

f. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legalguardian’s residence address and mailing address;

g. The county where the qualifying patient’s custodialparent or legal guardian resides;

h. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legalguardian’s e-mail address;

i. The name, address, and telephone number of a phy-sician who has a physician-patient relationship withthe qualifying patient and is providing the writtencertification for medical marijuana for the qualifyingpatient;

j. The name, address, and telephone number of a sec-ond physician who has conducted a comprehensivereview of the patient’s medical record maintained byother treating physicians, and is providing a writtencertification for medical marijuana for the qualifyingpatient;

k. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legalguardian’s date of birth;

l. Whether the qualifying patient’s custodial parent orlegal guardian is requesting authorization for culti-vating medical marijuana plants for the qualifyingpatient’s medical use because the qualifyingpatient’s custodial parent or legal guardian believesthat the qualifying patient resides at least 25 milesfrom the nearest operating dispensary;

m. Whether the qualifying patient’s custodial parent orlegal guardian would like notification of any clinicalstudies needing human subjects for research on themedical use of marijuana;

n. Whether the individual submitting the application onbehalf of the qualifying patient under 18 years of ageis the qualifying patient’s custodial parent or legalguardian;

o. One of the following:i. A statement that the qualifying patient’s custo-

dial parent or legal guardian does not currentlyhold a valid registry identification card, or

ii. The assigned registry identification number forthe qualifying patient’s custodial parent or legalguardian for each valid registry identificationcard currently held by the qualifying patient’scustodial parent or legal guardian;

p. An attestation that the information provided in theapplication is true and correct; and

q. The signature of the qualifying patient’s custodialparent or legal guardian and the date the qualifyingpatient’s custodial parent or legal guardian signed;

2. A current photograph of the:a. Qualifying patient, andb. Qualifying patient’s custodial parent or legal guard-

ian serving as the qualifying patient’s designatedcaregiver;

3. An attestation in a Department-provided format signedand dated by the qualifying patient’s custodial parent orlegal guardian that the qualifying patient’s custodial par-ent or legal guardian has not been convicted of anexcluded felony offense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801;

4. A statement in a Department-provided format signed bythe qualifying patient’s custodial parent or legal guardianwho is serving as the qualifying patient’s designated care-giver:a. Allowing the qualifying patient’s medical use of

marijuana;b. Agreeing to assist the qualifying patient with the

medical use of marijuana; andc. Pledging not to divert marijuana to any individual

who or entity that is not allowed to possess mari-juana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1;

5. A copy of one of the following for the qualifying patient’scustodial parent or legal guardian:a. Arizona driver’s license issued on or after October 1,


ber 1, 1996;c. Arizona registry identification card;d. Photograph page in the qualifying patient’s custodial

parent or legal guardian U.S. passport; ore. Arizona driver’s license or identification card issued

before October 1, 1996 and one of the following forthe qualifying patient’s custodial parent or legalguardian:i. Birth certificate verifying U.S. citizenship,ii. U. S. Certificate of Naturalization, oriii. U. S. Certificate of Citizenship;

6. If the individual submitting the application on behalf of aqualifying patient is the qualifying patient’s legal guard-ian, a copy of documentation establishing the individualas the qualifying patient’s legal guardian;

7. For the Department’s criminal records check authorizedin A.R.S. § 36-2804.05:a. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent or legal

guardian’s fingerprints on a fingerprint card thatincludes:i. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent or

legal guardian’s first name; middle initial, ifapplicable; and last name;

ii. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent orlegal guardian’s signature;

iii. If different from the qualifying patient’s custo-dial parent or legal guardian, the signature ofthe individual physically rolling the qualifyingpatient’s custodial parent’s or legal guardian’sfingerprints;

iv. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s address;

v. If applicable, the qualifying patient’s custodialparent’s or legal guardian’s surname beforemarriage and any names previously used by thequalifying patient’s custodial parent or legalguardian;

vi. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s date of birth;




vii. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s Social Security number;

viii. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s citizenship status;

ix. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s gender;

x. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s race;

xi. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s height;

xii. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s weight;

xiii. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s hair color;

xiv. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s eye color; and

xv. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s place of birth; or

b. If the qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legalguardian’s fingerprints and information required insubsection (G)(7)(a) were submitted to the Depart-ment as part of an application for a designated care-giver or a dispensary agent registry identificationcard within the previous six months, the registryidentification number on the registry identificationcard issued to the qualifying patient’s custodial par-ent or legal guardian as a result of the application;

8. A written certification from the physician in subsection(G)(1)(i) and a separate written certification from thephysician in (G)(1)(j) in a Department-provided formatdated within 90 calendar days before the submission ofthe qualifying patient’s application that includes:a. The physician’s:





b. The qualifying patient’s name and date of birth;c. An identification of one or more of the debilitating

medical conditions in R9-17-201 as the qualifyingpatient’s specific debilitating medical condition;

d. If the debilitating medical condition identified insubsection (G)(9)(c) is a condition in:i. R9-17-201(9) through (13), the underlying



e. For the physician listed in subsection (G)(1)(i):i. A statement that the physician has made or con-

firmed a diagnosis of a debilitating medicalcondition as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801 forthe qualifying patient;

ii. A statement, initialed by the physician, that thephysician:(1) Has established a medical record for the

qualifying patient, and(2) Is maintaining the qualifying patient’s

medical record as required in A.R.S. § 12-2297;

iii. A statement, initialed by the physician, that thephysician has conducted an in-person physical

examination of the qualifying patient within theprevious 90 calendar days appropriate to thequalifying patient’s presenting symptoms andthe qualifying patient’s debilitating medicalcondition diagnosed or confirmed by the physi-cian;

iv. The date the physician conducted the in-personphysical examination of the qualifying patient;

v. A statement, initialed by the physician, that thephysician reviewed the qualifying patient’s:(1) Medical records, including medical

records from other treating physiciansfrom the previous 12 months,

(2) Response to conventional medications andmedical therapies, and

(3) Profile on the Arizona Board of PharmacyControlled Substances Prescription Moni-toring Program database;

vi. A statement, initialed by the physician, that thephysician has explained the potential risks andbenefits of the use of medical marijuana to thequalifying patient’s custodial parent or legalguardian responsible for health care decisionsfor the qualifying patient; and

vii. A statement, initialed by the physician, that thephysician has provided information to the qual-ifying patient’s custodial parent or legal guard-ian responsible for health care decisions for thequalifying patient, if the qualifying patient isfemale, that warns about:(1) The potential dangers to a fetus caused by

smoking or ingesting marijuana whilepregnant or to an infant while breastfeed-ing, and

(2) The risk of being reported to the Depart-ment of Child Safety during pregnancy orat the birth of the child by persons who arerequired to report;

f. For the physician listed in subsection (G)(1)(j), astatement, initialed by the physician, that the physi-cian conducted a comprehensive review of the quali-fying patient’s medical records from other treatingphysicians;

g. A statement, initialed by the physician, that, in thephysician’s professional opinion, the qualifyingpatient is likely to receive therapeutic or palliativebenefit from the qualifying patient’s medical use ofmarijuana to treat or alleviate the qualifyingpatient’s debilitating medical condition;

h. A statement, initialed by the physician, that if thephysician has referred the qualifying patient’s custo-dial parent or legal guardian to a dispensary, thephysician has disclosed to the qualifying patient anypersonal or professional relationship the physicianhas with the dispensary;

i. An attestation that the information provided in thewritten certification is true and correct; and

j. The physician’s signature and the date the physiciansigned; and

9. The applicable fees in R9-17-102 for applying for a:a. Qualifying patient registry identification card, andb. Designated caregiver registry identification card.

H. For purposes of this Article, “25 miles” includes the area con-tained within a circle that extends for 25 miles in all directionsfrom a specific location.




I. For purposes of this Article, “residence address” when used inconjunction with a qualifying patient means:1. The street address including town or city and zip code

assigned by a local jurisdiction; or2. For property that does not have a street address assigned

by a local jurisdiction, the legal description of the prop-erty on the title documents recorded by the assessor of thecounty in which the property is located.


effective date of December 5, 2012 (Supp. 12-4). Amended by final rulemaking 23 A.A.R. 970, effective

June 6, 2017 (Supp. 17-2).

R9-17-203. Amending a Qualifying Patient’s or DesignatedCaregiver’s Registry Identification CardA. To add a designated caregiver or to request a change of a qual-

ifying patient’s designated caregiver, the qualifying patientshall submit to the Department, within 10 working days afterthe addition or the change, the following:1. An application in a Department-provided format that

includes:a. The qualifying patient’s name and the registry iden-

tification number on the qualifying patient’s currentregistry identification card;

b. If applicable, the name of the qualifying patient’scurrent designated caregiver and the date the desig-nated caregiver last provided or will last provideassistance to the qualifying patient;

c. The name of the individual that the qualifyingpatient is designating as caregiver; and

d. The signature of the qualifying patient and date thequalifying patient signed;

2. For the caregiver the qualifying patient is designating:a. The designated caregiver’s first name; middle initial,


mailing address;d. The county where the designated caregiver resides;e. The identifying number on the applicable card or

document in subsection (A)(2)(i)(i) through (v);f. One of the following:

i. A statement that the designated caregiver doesnot currently hold a valid registry identificationcard, or


g. An attestation in a Department-provided formatsigned and dated by the designated caregiver that thedesignated caregiver has not been convicted of anexcluded felony offense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801;

h. A statement in a Department-provided format signedby the designated caregiver:i. Agreeing to assist the qualifying patient with

the medical use of marijuana; andii. Pledging not to divert marijuana to any individ-

ual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter28.1;

i. A copy the designated caregiver’s:

i. Arizona driver’s license issued on or afterOctober 1, 1996;

ii. Arizona identification card issued on or afterOctober 1, 1996;

iii. Arizona registry identification card;iv. Photograph page in the designated caregiver’s

U.S. passport; orv. Arizona driver’s license or identification card

issued before October 1, 1996 and one of thefollowing for the designated caregiver:(1) Birth certificate verifying U.S. citizenship,(2) U. S. Certificate of Naturalization, or(3) U. S. Certificate of Citizenship;

j. A current photograph of the designated caregiver;and







(6) The designated caregiver’s date of birth;(7) The designated caregiver’s Social Security




information required in subsection (A)(2)(k)(i)were submitted to the Department as part of anapplication for a designated caregiver or a dis-pensary agent within the previous six months,the registry identification number on the regis-try identification card issued to the designatedcaregiver as a result of the application; and

3. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying for a desig-nated caregiver registry identification card.

B. To amend a qualifying patient’s address on the qualifyingpatient’s registry identification card when the qualifyingpatient or the qualifying patient’s designated caregiver isauthorized to cultivate marijuana, the qualifying patient shallsubmit to the Department, within 10 working days after thechange in address, the following:1. The qualifying patient’s name and the registry identifica-

tion number on the qualifying patient’s current registryidentification card;

2. The qualifying patient’s new address;3. The county where the new address is located;




4. The name of the qualifying patient’s designated care-giver, if applicable;

5. Whether the qualifying patient is requesting authorizationfor cultivating marijuana plants for the qualifyingpatient’s medical use because the qualifying patientbelieves that the qualifying patient resides at least 25miles from the nearest operating dispensary;

6. If the qualifying patient is requesting authorization forcultivating marijuana plants, whether the qualifyingpatient is designating the qualifying patient’s designatedcaregiver to cultivate marijuana plants for the qualifyingpatient’s medical use;

7. The effective date of the qualifying patient’s new address;and

8. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying to:a. Amend a qualifying patient’s registry identification

card; andb. If the qualifying patient is designating a designated

caregiver for cultivation authorization, amend a des-ignated caregiver’s registry identification card.

C. To request authorization to cultivate marijuana based on aqualifying patient’s current address or a new address, the qual-ifying patient shall submit to the Department, if applicablewithin 10 working days after the change in address, the fol-lowing:1. The qualifying patient’s name and the registry identifica-

tion number on the qualifying patient’s current registryidentification card;

2. If the qualifying patient’s address is a new address, thequalifying patient’s:a. Current address,b. New address,c. The county where the new address is located, andd. The effective date of the qualifying patient’s new

address;3. The name of the qualifying patient’s designated care-

giver, if applicable;4. Whether the qualifying patient is requesting authorization

for cultivating marijuana plants for the qualifyingpatient’s medical use because the qualifying patientbelieves that the qualifying patient resides at least 25miles from the nearest operating dispensary;

5. If the qualifying patient is requesting authorization forcultivating marijuana plants, whether the qualifyingpatient is designating the qualifying patient’s designatedcaregiver to cultivate marijuana plants for the qualifyingpatient’s medical use; and

6. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying to:a. Amend a qualifying patient’s registry identification

card; andb. If the qualifying patient is designating a designated

caregiver for cultivation authorization, amend a des-ignated caregiver’s registry identification card.

Historical NoteNew Section made by exempt rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 734, effective April 14, 2011 (Supp. 11-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 3354, with an immediate effective date of December 5, 2012 (Supp. 12-4). The

Department made a clerical error to R19-17-203(A)(1)(c) when promulgating rules in Supp. 12-4; for clarity “that”

has been moved after “individual” at the request of the Department at file number R19-242 (Supp. 19-3).

R9-17-204. Renewing a Qualifying Patient’s or DesignatedCaregiver’s Registry Identification Card

A. Except for a qualifying patient who is under 18 years of age, torenew a qualifying patient’s registry identification card, thequalifying patient shall submit the following to the Depart-ment at least 30 calendar days before the expiration date of thequalifying patient’s registry identification card:1. An application in a Department-provided format that

includes:a. The qualifying patient’s first name; middle initial, if

applicable; last name; and suffix, if applicable;b. The qualifying patient’s date of birth;c. Except as provided in subsection (A)(1)(j), the qual-

ifying patient’s residence address and mailingaddress;

d. The county where the qualifying patient resides;e. The qualifying patient’s e-mail address; f. The registry identification number on the qualifying

patient’s current registry identification card;g. The name, address, and telephone number of the

physician providing the written certification formedical marijuana for the qualifying patient;

h. Whether the qualifying patient is requesting authori-zation for cultivating marijuana plants for the quali-fying patient’s medical use because the qualifyingpatient believes that the qualifying patient resides atleast 25 miles from the nearest operating dispensary;

i. If the qualifying patient is requesting authorizationfor cultivating marijuana plants, whether the quali-fying patient is designating the qualifying patient’sdesignated caregiver to cultivate marijuana plantsfor the qualifying patient’s medical use;

j. If the qualifying patient is homeless, an addresswhere the qualifying patient can receive mail;

k. Whether the qualifying patient would like notifica-tion of any clinical studies needing human subjectsfor research on the medical use of marijuana;

l. An attestation that the information provided in theapplication is true and correct; and

m. The signature of the qualifying patient and the datethe qualifying patient signed;

2. If the qualifying patient’s name in subsection (A)(1)(a) isnot the same name as on the qualifying patient’s currentregistry identification card, one of the following with thequalifying patient’s new name:a. An Arizona driver’s license,b. An Arizona identification card, orc. The photograph page in the qualifying patient’s U.S.

passport;3. A current photograph of the qualifying patient;4. A statement in a Department-provided format signed by

the qualifying patient pledging not to divert marijuana toany individual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1;

5. A physician’s written certification in a Department-pro-vided format dated within 90 calendar days before thesubmission of the qualifying patient’s renewal applicationthat includes:a. The physician’s:





b. The qualifying patient’s name and date of birth;




c. A statement that the physician has made or con-firmed a diagnosis of a debilitating medical condi-tion as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801 for thequalifying patient;

d. An identification of one or more of the debilitatingmedical conditions in R9-17-201 as the qualifyingpatient’s specific debilitating medical condition;

e. If the debilitating medical condition identified insubsection (A)(5)(d) is a condition in:i. R9-17-201(9) through (13), the underlying



f. A statement, initialed by the physician, that the phy-sician:i. Has established a medical record for the quali-

fying patient, andii. Is maintaining the qualifying patient’s medical

record as required in A.R.S. § 12-2297;g. A statement, initialed by the physician, that the phy-

sician has conducted an in-person physical examina-tion of the qualifying patient within the previous 90calendar days appropriate to the qualifying patient’spresenting symptoms and the qualifying patient’sdebilitating medical condition diagnosed or con-firmed by the physician;

h. The date the physician conducted the in-personphysical examination of the qualifying patient;

i. A statement, initialed by the physician, that the phy-sician reviewed the qualifying patient’s:i. Medical records including medical records

from other treating physicians from the previ-ous 12 months,

ii. Response to conventional medications andmedical therapies, and

iii. Profile on the Arizona Board of Pharmacy Con-trolled Substances Prescription MonitoringProgram database;

j. A statement, initialed by the physician, that the phy-sician has explained the potential risks and benefitsof the medical use of marijuana to the qualifyingpatient;

k. A statement, initialed by the physician, that in thephysician’s professional opinion, the qualifyingpatient is likely to receive therapeutic or palliativebenefit from the qualifying patient’s medical use ofmarijuana to treat or alleviate the qualifyingpatient’s debilitating medical condition;

l. A statement, initialed by the physician, that if thephysician has referred the qualifying patient to a dis-pensary, the physician has disclosed to the qualify-ing patient any personal or professional relationshipthe physician has with the dispensary;

m. A statement, initialed by the physician, that the phy-sician has provided information to the qualifyingpatient, if the qualifying patient is female, that warnsabout:i. The potential dangers to a fetus caused by

smoking or ingesting marijuana while pregnantor to an infant while breastfeeding, and

ii. The risk of being reported to the Department ofChild Safety during pregnancy or at the birth ofthe child by persons who are required to report;

n. An attestation that the information provided in thewritten certification is true and correct; and

o. The physician’s signature and the date the physiciansigned;

6. If the qualifying patient is designating a caregiver or ifthe qualifying patient’s designated caregiver’s registryidentification card has the same expiration date as thequalifying patient’s registry identification card, the fol-lowing in a Department-provided format:a. The designated caregiver’s first name; middle initial,


mailing address;d. The county where the designated caregiver resides;e. If the qualifying patient is renewing the designated

caregiver’s registry identification card, the registryidentification number on the designated caregiver’sregistry identification card associated with the quali-fying patient;

f. If the qualifying patient is designating an individualnot previously designated as the qualifying patient’sdesignated caregiver, the identification number onand a copy of the designated caregiver’s:i. Arizona driver’s license issued on or after


October 1, 1996;iii. Arizona registry identification card;iv. Photograph page in the designated caregiver’s

U. S. passport; orv. Arizona driver’s license or identification card

issued before October 1, 1996 and one of thefollowing for the designated caregiver:(1) Birth certificate verifying U.S. citizenship,(2) U. S. Certificate of Naturalization, or(3) U. S. Certificate of Citizenship;

g. If the qualifying patient is designating an individualnot previously designated as the qualifying patient’sdesignated caregiver, one of the following:i. A statement that the designated caregiver does

not currently hold a valid registry identificationcard, or


h. A current photograph of the designated caregiver;i. An attestation signed and dated by the designated

caregiver that the designated caregiver has not beenconvicted of an excluded felony offense as definedin A.R.S. § 36-2801;

j. A statement in a Department-provided format signedby the designated caregiver:i. Agreeing to assist the qualifying patient with

the medical use of marijuana; andii. Pledging not to divert marijuana to any individ-

ual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter28.1; and










(6) The designated caregiver’s date of birth;(7) The designated caregiver’s Social Security




information required in subsection (A)(6)(k)(i)were submitted to the Department as part of anapplication for a designated caregiver or a dis-pensary agent registry identification cardwithin the previous six months, the registryidentification number on the registry identifica-tion card issued to the designated caregiver as aresult of the application;

7. If the qualifying patient’s designated caregiver’s registryidentification card has the same expiration date as thequalifying patient’s registry identification card and thedesignated caregiver’s name in subsection (A)(6)(a) isnot the same name as on the designated caregiver’s cur-rent registry identification card, one of the following withthe designated caregiver’s new name:a. An Arizona driver’s license,b. An Arizona identification card, orc. The photograph page in the designated caregiver’s

U.S. passport; and8. The applicable fees in R9-17-102 for applying to:

a. Renew a qualifying patient’s registry identificationcard; and

b. If applicable, issue or renew a designated caregiver’sregistry identification card.

B. To renew a registry identification card for a qualifying patientwho is under 18 years of age, the qualifying patient’s custodialparent or legal guardian responsible for health care decisionsfor the qualifying patient shall submit to the Department thefollowing:1. An application in a Department-provided format that


i. First name; middle initial, if applicable; lastname; and suffix, if applicable; and

ii. Date of birth;b. The qualifying patient’s residence address and mail-

ing address;c. The county where the qualifying patient resides;d. The registry identification number on the qualifying

patient’s current registry identification card;e. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legal

guardian’s first name; middle initial, if applicable;last name; and suffix, if applicable;

f. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legalguardian’s residence address and mailing address;

g. The county where the qualifying patient’s custodialparent or legal guardian resides;

h. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legalguardian’s e-mail address;

i. The registry identification number on the qualifyingpatient’s custodial parent’s or legal guardian’s cur-rent registry identification card;

j. The name, address, and telephone number of a phy-sician who has a physician-patient relationship withthe qualifying patient and is providing the writtencertification for medical marijuana for the qualifyingpatient;

k. The name, address, and telephone number of a sec-ond physician who has conducted a comprehensivereview of the qualifying patient’s medical recordmaintained by other treating physicians, and is pro-viding a written certification for medical marijuanafor the qualifying patient;

l. Whether the qualifying patient’s custodial parent orlegal guardian is requesting approval for cultivatingmarijuana plants for the qualifying patient’s medicaluse because the qualifying patient’s custodial parentor legal guardian believes that the qualifying patientresides at least 25 miles from the nearest operatingdispensary;

m. Whether the qualifying patient’s custodial parent orlegal guardian would like notification of any clinicalstudies needing human subjects for research on themedical use of marijuana;

n. A statement in a Department-provided format signedby the qualifying patient’s custodial parent or legalguardian who is serving as the qualifying patient’sdesignated caregiver:i. Allowing the qualifying patient’s medical use

of marijuana;ii. Agreeing to assist the qualifying patient with

the medical use of marijuana; andiii. Pledging not to divert marijuana to any individ-

ual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter28.1;

o. An attestation that the information provided in theapplication is true and correct; and

p. The signature of the qualifying patient’s custodialparent or legal guardian and the date the qualifyingpatient’s custodial parent or legal guardian signed;

2. If the qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legalguardian’s name in subsection (B)(1)(e) is not the samename as on the qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s current registry identification card, oneof the following with the custodial parent’s or legalguardian’s new name:a. An Arizona driver’s license,b. An Arizona identification card, orc. The photograph page in the qualifying patient’s cus-

todial parent’s or legal guardian’s U.S. passport;3. A current photograph of the qualifying patient;4. A written certification from the physician in subsection

(B)(1)(j) and a separate written certification from thephysician in subsection (B)(1)(k) in a Department-pro-vided format dated within 90 calendar days before thesubmission of the qualifying patient’s renewal applicationthat includes:a. The physician’s:








b. The qualifying patient’s name and date of birth;c. An identification of one or more of the debilitating

medical conditions in R9-17-201 as the qualifyingpatient’s specific debilitating medical condition;

d. If the debilitating medical condition identified insubsection (B)(4)(c) is a condition in:i. R9-17-201(9) through (13), the underlying



e. For the physician listed in subsection (B)(1)(j):i. A statement that the physician has made or con-

firmed a diagnosis of a debilitating medicalcondition as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801 forthe qualifying patient;

ii. A statement, initialed by the physician, that thephysician:(1) Has established a medical record for the

qualifying patient, and(2) Is maintaining the qualifying patient’s

medical record as required in A.R.S. § 12-2297;

iii. A statement, initialed by the physician, that thephysician has conducted an in-person physicalexamination of the qualifying patient within theprevious 90 calendar days appropriate to thequalifying patient’s presenting symptoms andthe qualifying patient’s debilitating medicalcondition diagnosed or confirmed by the physi-cian;

iv. The date the physician conducted the in-personphysical examination of the qualifying patient;

v. A statement, initialed by the physician, that thephysician reviewed the qualifying patient’s:(1) Medical records including medical records

from other treating physicians from theprevious 12 months,

(2) Response to conventional medications andmedical therapies, and

(3) Profile on the Arizona Board of PharmacyControlled Substances Prescription Moni-toring Program database;

vi. A statement, initialed by the physician, that thephysician has explained the potential risks andbenefits of the use of medical marijuana to thequalifying patient’s custodial parent or legalguardian responsible for health care decisionsfor the qualifying patient; and

vii. A statement, initialed by the physician, that thephysician has provided information to the qual-ifying patient’s custodial parent or legal guard-ian responsible for health care decisions for thequalifying patient, if the qualifying patient isfemale, that warns about:(1) The potential dangers to a fetus caused by

smoking or ingesting marijuana whilepregnant or to an infant while breastfeed-

ing, and(2) The risk of being reported to the Depart-

ment of Child Safety during pregnancy orat the birth of the child by persons who arerequired to report;

f. For the physician listed in subsection (B)(1)(k), astatement, initialed by the physician, that the physi-cian conducted a comprehensive review of the quali-fying patient’s medical records from other treatingphysicians;

g. A statement, initialed by the physician, that in thephysician’s professional opinion the qualifyingpatient is likely to receive therapeutic or palliativebenefit from the qualifying patient’s medical use ofmarijuana to treat or alleviate the qualifyingpatient’s debilitating medical condition;

h. A statement, initialed by the physician, that if thephysician has referred the qualifying patient’s custo-dial parent or legal guardian to a dispensary, thephysician has disclosed to the qualifying patient’scustodial parent or legal guardian any personal orprofessional relationship the physician has with thedispensary;

i. An attestation that the information provided in thewritten certification is true and correct; and

j. The physician’s signature and the date the physiciansigned; and

5. A current photograph of the qualifying patient’s custodialparent or legal guardian;

6. For the Department’s criminal records check authorizedin A.R.S. § 36-2804.05:a. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legal

guardian’s fingerprints on a fingerprint card thatincludes:i. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or

legal guardian’s first name; middle initial, ifapplicable; and last name;

ii. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s signature;

iii. If different from the qualifying patient’s custo-dial parent or legal guardian, the signature ofthe individual physically rolling the qualifyingpatient’s custodial parent’s or legal guardian’sfingerprints;

iv. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s address;

v. If applicable, the qualifying patient’s custodialparent’s or legal guardian’s surname beforemarriage and any names previously used by thequalifying patient’s custodial parent or legalguardian;

vi. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s date of birth;

vii. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s Social Security number;

viii. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s citizenship status;

ix. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s gender;

x. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s race;

xi. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s height;

xii. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s weight;




xiii. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s hair color;

xiv. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s eye color; and

xv. The qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s orlegal guardian’s place of birth; or

b. If the qualifying patient’s custodial parent’s or legalguardian’s fingerprints and information required insubsection (B)(6)(a) were submitted as part of anapplication for a designated caregiver or a dispen-sary agent registry identification card to the Depart-ment within the previous six months, the registryidentification number on the registry identificationcard issued to the patient’s custodial parent or legalguardian serving as the qualifying patient’s desig-nated caregiver as a result of the application; and

7. The applicable fees in R9-17-102 for applying to renew a:a. Qualifying patient’s registry identification card, andb. Designated caregiver’s registry identification card.

C. Except as provided in subsection (A)(6), to renew a qualifyingpatient’s designated caregiver’s registry identification card, thequalifying patient shall submit to the Department, at least 30calendar days before the expiration date of the designatedcaregiver’s registry identification card, the following:1. An application in a Department-provided format that

includes:a. The qualifying patient’s first name; middle initial, if

applicable; last name; and suffix, if applicable;b. The registry identification number on the qualifying

patient’s current registry identification card;c. The designated caregiver’s first name; middle initial,

if applicable; last name; and suffix, if applicable;d. The designated caregiver’s date of birth;e. The designated caregiver’s residence address and

mailing address;f. The county where the designated caregiver resides;g. The registry identification number on the designated

caregiver’s current registry identification card;2. If the designated caregiver’s name in subsection (C)(1)(a)

is not the same name as on the designated caregiver’s cur-rent registry identification card, one of the following withthe designated caregiver’s new name:a. An Arizona driver’s license,b. An Arizona identification card, or c. The photograph page in the designated caregiver’s

U.S. passport;3. A current photograph of the designated caregiver;4. A statement in a Department-provided format signed by

the designated caregiver:a. Agreeing to assist the qualifying patient with the

medical use of marijuana; andb. Pledging not to divert marijuana to any individual or

person who is not allowed to possess marijuana pur-suant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1; and

5. For the Department’s criminal records check authorizedin A.R.S. § 36-2804.05:a. The designated caregiver’s fingerprints on a finger-

print card that includes:i. The designated caregiver’s first name; middle

initial, if applicable; and last name;ii. The designated caregiver’s signature;iii. If different from the designated caregiver, the

signature of the individual physically rollingthe designated caregiver’s fingerprints;

iv. The designated caregiver’s address;

v. If applicable, the designated caregiver’s sur-name before marriage and any names previ-ously used by the designated caregiver;

vi. The designated caregiver’s date of birth;vii. The designated caregiver’s Social Security

number;viii. The designated caregiver’s citizenship status;ix. The designated caregiver’s gender;x. The designated caregiver’s race;xi. The designated caregiver’s height;xii. The designated caregiver’s weight;xiii. The designated caregiver’s hair color;xiv. The designated caregiver’s eye color; andxv. The designated caregiver’s place of birth; or

b. If the designated caregiver’s fingerprints and infor-mation required in subsection (C)(1)(j)(i) were sub-mitted as part of an application for a designatedcaregiver or a dispensary agent registry identifica-tion card to the Department within the previous sixmonths, the registry identification number on theregistry identification card issued to the designatedcaregiver as a result of the application; and

6. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for renewing a desig-nated caregiver’s registry identification card.

Historical NoteNew Section made by exempt rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 734, effective April 14, 2011 (Supp. 11-2). Amended by

final rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 970, effective June 6, 2017 (Supp. 17-2).

R9-17-205. Denial or Revocation of a Qualifying Patient’s orDesignated Caregiver’s Registry Identification CardA. The Department shall deny a qualifying patient’s application

for or renewal of the qualifying patient’s registry identificationcard if the qualifying patient does not have a debilitating med-ical condition.

B. The Department shall deny a designated caregiver’s applica-tion for or renewal of the designated caregiver’s registry iden-tification card if the designated caregiver does not meet thedefinition of “designated caregiver” in A.R.S. § 36-2801.

C. The Department may deny a qualifying patient’s or designatedcaregiver’s application for or renewal of the qualifyingpatient’s or designated caregiver’s registry identification cardif the qualifying patient or designated caregiver:1. Previously had a registry identification card revoked for

not complying with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or thisChapter; or

2. Provides false or misleading information to the Depart-ment.

D. The Department shall revoke a qualifying patient’s or desig-nated caregiver’s registry identification card if the qualifyingpatient or designated caregiver diverts medical marijuana to anindividual who or entity that is not allowed to possess mari-juana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1.

E. The Department shall revoke a designated caregiver’s registryidentification card if the designated caregiver has been con-victed of an excluded felony offense.

F. The Department may revoke a qualifying patient’s or desig-nated caregiver’s registry identification card if the qualifyingpatient or designated caregiver knowingly violates A.R.S.Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or this Chapter.

G. If the Department denies or revokes a qualifying patient’s reg-istry identification card, the Department shall provide writtennotice to the qualifying patient that includes:1. The specific reason or reasons for the denial or revoca-

tion; and




2. The process for requesting a judicial review of theDepartment’s decision pursuant to A.R.S. Title 12, Chap-ter 7, Article 6.

H. If the Department denies or revokes a qualifying patient’s des-ignated caregiver’s registry identification card, the Departmentshall provide written notice to the qualifying patient and thedesignated caregiver that includes:1. The specific reason or reasons for the denial or revoca-

tion; and2. The process for requesting a judicial review of the

Department’s decision pursuant to A.R.S. Title 12, Chap-ter 7, Article 6.


27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).

ARTICLE 3. DISPENSARIES AND DISPENSARY AGENTS

R9-17-301. Principal Officers and Board MembersA. For the purposes of this Chapter, in addition to the individual

or individuals identified in the dispensary’s by-laws as princi-pal officers of the dispensary, the following individuals areconsidered principal officers:1. If an individual is applying for a dispensary registration

certificate, the individual;2. If a corporation is applying for a dispensary registration

certificate, two individuals who are officers of the corpo-ration;

3. If a partnership is applying for a dispensary registrationcertificate, two of the individuals who are partners;

4. If a limited liability company is applying for a dispensaryregistration certificate, a manager or, if the limited liabil-ity company does not have a manager, an individual whois a member of the limited liability company;

5. If an association or cooperative is applying for a dispen-sary registration certificate, two individuals who aremembers of the governing board of the association orcooperative;

6. If a joint venture is applying for a dispensary registrationcertificate, two of the individuals who signed the jointventure agreement; and

7. If a business organization type other than those describedin subsections (A)(2) through (6) is applying for a dispen-sary registration certificate, two individuals who aremembers of the business organization.

B. For purposes of this Chapter, in addition to the individual orindividuals identified in the dispensary’s by-laws as boardmembers of the dispensary, the following individuals are con-sidered board members:1. If a corporation is applying for a dispensary registration

certificate, the officers of the corporation;2. If a partnership is applying for a dispensary registration

certificate, the partners;3. If a limited liability company is applying for a dispensary

registration certificate, the members of the limited liabil-ity company;

4. If an association or cooperative is applying for a dispen-sary registration certificate, the members of the associa-tion or cooperative;

5. If a joint venture is applying for a dispensary registrationcertificate, the individuals who signed the joint ventureagreement; and

6. If a business organization type other than the types ofbusiness organizations in subsections (B)(1) through (5),the members of the business organization.

C. When a dispensary is required by this Chapter to provideinformation, sign documents, or ensure actions are taken, theindividual or individuals in subsection (A) shall comply withthe requirement on behalf of the dispensary.



R9-17-302. Repealed


emergency rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 1010, effective April 11, 2012 for 180 days (Supp. 12-2). Repealed by final

rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 3354, with an immediate effec-tive date of December 5, 2012 (Supp. 12-4).

R9-17-303. Dispensary Registration Certificate AllocationProcessA. Each calendar year beginning in 2013, the Department shall

review current valid dispensary registration certificates todetermine if the Department may issue additional dispensaryregistration certificates pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-2804(C).1. If the Department determines that the Department may

issue additional dispensary registration certificates, theDepartment shall post, on the Department’s web site, theinformation that the Department is accepting dispensaryregistration certificate applications, including the dead-line for accepting dispensary registration certificate appli-cations.a. The Department shall post the information in sub-

section (A)(1) at least 30 calendar days before thedate the Department begins accepting applications.

b. The deadline for submission of dispensary registra-tion certificate applications is 10 working days afterthe date the Department begins accepting applica-tions.

c. Sixty working days after the date the Departmentbegins accepting applications, the Department shalldetermine if the Department received more dispen-sary registration certificate applications that arecomplete and in compliance with A.R.S. Title 36,Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter to participate in theallocation process than the Department is allowed toissue.i. If the Department received more dispensary

registration certificate applications than theDepartment is allowed to issue, the Departmentshall allocate any available dispensary registra-tion certificates according to the prioritiesestablished in subsection (B).

ii. If the Department is allowed to issue a dispen-sary registration certificate for each dispensaryregistration certificate application the Depart-ment received, the Department shall allocatethe dispensary registration certificates to thoseapplicants.

2. If the Department determines that the Department is notallowed to issue additional dispensary registration certifi-cates, the Department shall, on the Department’s website:a. Post the information that the Department is not

accepting dispensary registration certificate applica-tions, and

b. Maintain the information until the next review.




B. Beginning in 2013, if the Department receives, by 60 workingdays after the date the Department begins accepting applica-tions, more dispensary registration certificate applications thatare complete and are in compliance with A.R.S. Title 36,Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter to participate in the allocationprocess than the Department is allowed to issue, the Depart-ment shall allocate the dispensary registration certificatesaccording to the following criteria:1. If dispensary registration certificate applications are

received for a county that does not contain a dispensary:a. If only one dispensary registration certificate appli-

cation for a dispensary located in the county isreceived, the Department shall allocate the dispen-sary registration certificate to that applicant; or

b. If more than one dispensary registration certificateapplication for a dispensary located in the county isreceived, the Department shall prioritize and allo-cate a dispensary registration certificate to an appli-cant whose proposed dispensary location willprovide dispensary services to the most qualifyingpatients based on:i. The number of registry identification cards

issued to qualifying patients who reside within10 miles of the applicant’s proposed dispensarylocation, and

ii. The number of dispensaries operating within 10miles of the applicant’s proposed dispensarylocation;

2. If there are additional dispensary registration certifi-cates available after dispensary registration certifi-cates are allocated according to subsection (B)(1),the Department shall allocate the dispensary regis-tration certificates as follows:a. The Department shall prioritize and assign a

dispensary registration certificate allocation toa CHAA based on which CHAA has the mostregistry identification cards issued to qualifyingpatients who reside within the CHAA;

b. If the Department receives only one dispensaryregistration certificate application for a dispen-sary located in a CHAA assigned a dispensaryregistration certificate allocation under thissubsection, the Department shall allocate thedispensary registration certificate to that appli-cant;

c. If the Department receives more than one dis-pensary registration certificate application for adispensary located in a CHAA assigned a dis-pensary registration certificate allocation underthis subsection, the Department shall prioritizeand allocate dispensary registration certificatesto an applicant whose proposed dispensarylocation will provide dispensary services to themost qualifying patients based on:i. The number of registry identification

cards issued to qualifying patients whoreside within 10 miles of the applicant’sproposed dispensary location, and

ii. The number of dispensaries operatingwithin 10 miles of the applicant’s pro-posed dispensary location;

3. If there are additional dispensary registration certificatesavailable after dispensary registration certificates areallocated according to subsections (B)(1) and (2), for alldispensary registration certificate applications not allo-cated a dispensary registration certificate pursuant to sub-

sections (B)(1) and (2) and any other dispensaryregistration certificate applications received, the Depart-ment shall prioritize and allocate a dispensary registrationcertificate to an applicant whose proposed dispensarylocation will provide dispensary services to the mostqualifying patients based on:a. The number of registry identification cards issued to

qualifying patients who reside within 10 miles of theapplicant’s proposed dispensary location, and

b. The number of dispensaries operating within 10miles of the applicant’s proposed dispensary loca-tion; and

4. If there is a tie or a margin of 0.1% or less in the scoresgenerated by applying the criteria in subsection (B), theDepartment shall randomly select one dispensary regis-tration certificate application and allocate a dispensaryregistration certificate to that applicant.

C. For purposes of subsection (B), “10 miles” includes the areacontained within a circle that extends for 10 miles in all direc-tions from a specific location.

D. If the Department does not allocate a dispensary registrationcertificate to an applicant that had submitted a dispensary reg-istration certificate application that the Department determinedwas complete and in compliance with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter28.1 and this Chapter to participate in the allocation process,the Department shall:1. Provide a written notice to the applicant that states that,

although the applicant’s dispensary registration certificateapplication was complete and complied with A.R.S. Title36, Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter, the Department did notallocate the applicant a dispensary registration certificateunder the processes in this Section; and

2. Return $1,000 of the application fee to the applicant. E. If the Department receives a dispensary registration certificate

application at a time other than the time stated in subsection(B), the Department shall return the dispensary registrationcertificate application, including the application fee, to theentity that submitted the dispensary registration certificateapplication.


emergency rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 1010, effective April 11, 2012 for 180 days (Supp. 12-2). Emergency expired

(Supp. 12-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 3354, with an immediate effective date of December 5,

2012 (Supp. 12-4).

R9-17-304. Applying for a Dispensary Registration Certifi-cate A. An individual shall not be an applicant, principal officer, or

board member on:1. More than one dispensary registration certificate applica-

tion for a location in a single CHAA, or2. More than five dispensary registration certificate applica-

tions for locations in different CHAAs.B. If the Department determines that an individual is an appli-

cant, principal officer, or board member on more than one dis-pensary registration certificate application for a CHAA ormore than five dispensary registration certificate applications,the Department shall review the applications and provide theapplicant on each of the dispensary registration certificateapplications with a written comprehensive request for moreinformation that includes the specific requirements in A.R.S.Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter that the dispensary reg-istration certificate application does not comply with.




1. If an applicant withdraws an application to comply withthis Chapter and submits information demonstrating com-pliance with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and this Chap-ter, the Department shall process the applicant’sremaining dispensary registration certificate applicationsaccording to this Chapter.

2. If an applicant does not withdraw an application or sub-mit information demonstrating compliance with A.R.S.Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter, the Departmentshall issue a denial to the applicant according to R9-17-322.

3. An application fee submitted with a dispensary registra-tion certificate application in subsection (B) that is with-drawn is not refunded.

C. To apply for a dispensary registration certificate, an entityshall submit to the Department the following: 1. An application in a Department-provided format that

includes:a. The legal name of the dispensary;b. The physical address of the proposed dispensary;c. The following information for the entity applying:

i. Name,ii. Type of business organization,iii. Mailing address,iv. Telephone number, andv. E-mail address;

d. The name of the individual designated to submit dis-pensary agent registry identification card applica-tions on behalf of the dispensary;

e. The name and license number of the dispensary’smedical director;

f. The name, residence address, and date of birth ofeach:i. Principal officer, andii. Board member;

g. For each principal officer or board member, whetherthe principal officer or board member:i. Has served as a principal officer or board mem-

ber for a dispensary that had the dispensary reg-istration certificate revoked;

ii. Is a physician currently providing written certi-fications for qualifying patients;

iii. Is a law enforcement officer; oriv. Is employed by or a contractor of the Depart-

ment;h. Whether the entity agrees to allow the Department to

submit supplemental requests for information;i. A statement that, if the dispensary is issued a dispen-

sary registration certificate, the dispensary will notoperate until the dispensary is inspected and obtainsan approval to operate from the Department;

j. An attestation that the information provided to theDepartment to apply for a dispensary registrationcertificate is true and correct; and

k. The signatures of the principal officers of the dis-pensary according to R9-17-301(A) and the date theprincipal officers signed;

2. If the entity applying is one of the business organizationsin R9-17-301(A)(2) through (7), a copy of the businessorganization’s articles of incorporation, articles of organi-zation, or partnership or joint venture documents thatinclude:a. The name of the business organization, b. The type of business organization, and c. The names and titles of the individuals in R9-17-

301(A) and (B);

3. For each principal officer and board member:a. An attestation signed and dated by the principal offi-

cer or board member that the principal officer orboard member has not been convicted of anexcluded felony offense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801; and

b. For the Department’s criminal records check autho-rized in A.R.S. § 36-2804.05: i. The principal officer’s or board member’s fin-

gerprints on a fingerprint card that includes:(1) The principal officer’s or board member’s

first name; middle initial, if applicable;and last name;

(2) The principal officer’s or board member’ssignature;

(3) If different from the principal officer orboard member, the signature of the indi-vidual physically rolling the principal offi-cer’s or board member’s fingerprints;

(4) The principal officer’s or board member’sresidence address;

(5) If applicable, the principal officer’s orboard member’s surname before marriageand any names previously used by theprincipal officer or board member;

(6) The principal officer’s or board member’sdate of birth;

(7) The principal officer’s or board member’sSocial Security number;

(8) The principal officer’s or board member’scitizenship status;

(9) The principal officer’s or board member’sgender;

(10) The principal officer’s or board member’srace;

(11) The principal officer’s or board member’sheight;

(12) The principal officer’s or board member’sweight;

(13) The principal officer’s or board member’shair color;

(14) The principal officer’s or board member’seye color; and

(15) The principal officer’s or board member’splace of birth; or

ii. If the fingerprints and information required insubsection (C)(3)(b)(i) were submitted to theDepartment as part of an application for a des-ignated caregiver or a dispensary agent registryidentification card within the previous sixmonths, the registry identification number onthe registry identification card issued to theprincipal officer or board member as a result ofthe application;

4. Policies and procedures that comply with the require-ments in this Chapter for:a. Inventory control,b. Qualifying patient recordkeeping,c. Security, andd. Patient education and support;

5. As required in A.R.S. § 36-2804(B)(1)(d), a sworn state-ment signed and dated by the individual or individuals inR9-17-301(A) certifying that the dispensary is in compli-ance with any local zoning restrictions;

6. Documentation from the local jurisdiction where the dis-pensary’s proposed physical address is located that:




a. There are no local zoning restrictions for the dispen-sary’s location, or

b. The dispensary’s location is in compliance with anylocal zoning restrictions;

7. Documentation of:a. Ownership of the physical address of the proposed

dispensary, orb. Permission from the owner of the physical address

of the proposed dispensary for the entity applyingfor a dispensary registration certificate to operate adispensary at the physical address;

8. The dispensary’s by-laws including:a. The names and titles of individuals designated as

principal officers and board members of the dispen-sary;

b. Whether the dispensary plans to:i. Cultivate marijuana;ii. Acquire marijuana from qualifying patients,

designated caregivers, or other dispensaries;iii. Sell or provide marijuana to other dispensaries; iv. Transport marijuana;v. Prepare, sell, or dispense marijuana-infused

edible food products;vi. Prepare, sell, or dispense marijuana-infused

non-edible products;vii. Sell or provide marijuana paraphernalia or

other supplies related to the administration ofmarijuana to qualifying patients and designatedcaregivers;

viii. Deliver medical marijuana to qualifyingpatients; or

ix. Provide patient support and related services toqualifying patients;

c. Provisions for the disposition of revenues andreceipts to ensure that the dispensary operates on anot-for-profit basis; and

d. Provisions for amending the dispensary’s by-laws;9. A business plan demonstrating the on-going viability of

the dispensary on a not-for-profit basis that includes:a. A description and total dollar amount of expendi-

tures already incurred to establish the dispensary orto secure a dispensary registration certificate by theindividual or business organization applying for thedispensary registration certificate,

b. A description and total dollar amount of monies ortangible assets received for operating the dispensaryfrom entities other than the individual applying forthe dispensary registration certificate or a principalofficer or board member associated with the dispen-sary including the entity’s name and the interest inthe dispensary or the benefit the entity obtained,

c. Projected expenditures expected before the dispen-sary is operational,

d. Projected expenditures after the dispensary is opera-tional, and

e. Projected revenue; and10. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying for a dis-

pensary registration certificate.D. Before an entity with a dispensary registration certificate

begins operating a dispensary, the entity shall apply for andobtain an approval to operate a dispensary from the Depart-ment.


emergency rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 1010, effective April

11, 2012 for 180 days (Supp. 12-2). Emergency expired (Supp. 12-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 3354, with an immediate effective date of December 5,

2012 (Supp. 12-4).

R9-17-305. Applying for Approval to Operate a DispensaryA. To apply for approval to operate a dispensary, a person holding

a dispensary registration certificate shall submit to the Depart-ment, at least 60 calendar days before the expiration of the dis-pensary registration certificate, the following:1. An application in a Department-provided format that

includes:a. The name and registry identification number of the

dispensary;b. The physical address of the dispensary;c. The name, address, and date of birth of each dispen-

sary agent;d. The name and license number of the dispensary’s

medical director;e. If applicable, the physical address of the dispen-

sary’s cultivation site;f. The dispensary’s Transaction Privilege Tax Number

issued by the Arizona Department of Revenue;g. The dispensary’s proposed hours of operation during

which the dispensary plans to be available to dis-pense medical marijuana to qualifying patients anddesignated caregivers;

h. Whether the dispensary agrees to allow the Depart-ment to submit supplemental requests for informa-tion;

i. Whether the dispensary and, if applicable, the dis-pensary’s cultivation site are ready for an inspectionby the Department;

j. If the dispensary and, if applicable, the dispensary’scultivation site are not ready for an inspection by theDepartment, the date the dispensary and, if applica-ble, the dispensary’s cultivation site will be ready foran inspection by the Department;

k. An attestation that the information provided to theDepartment to apply for approval to operate a dis-pensary is true and correct; and

l. The signatures of the principal officers of the dis-pensary according to R9-17-301(A) and the date theprincipal officers signed;

2. A copy of documentation issued by the local jurisdictionto the dispensary authorizing occupancy of the buildingas a dispensary and, if applicable, as the dispensary’s cul-tivation site, such as a certificate of occupancy, a specialuse permit, or a conditional use permit;

3. A sworn statement signed and dated by the individual orindividuals in R9-17-301(A) certifying that the dispen-sary is in compliance with local zoning restrictions;

4. The distance to the closest private school or public schoolfrom:a. The dispensary; andb. If applicable, the dispensary’s cultivation site;

5. A site plan drawn to scale of the dispensary locationshowing streets, property lines, buildings, parking areas,outdoor areas if applicable, fences, security features, firehydrants if applicable, and access to water mains;

6. A floor plan drawn to scale of the building where the dis-pensary is located showing the:a. Layout and dimensions of each room,b. Name and function of each room,c. Location of each hand washing sink,d. Location of each toilet room,e. Means of egress,




f. Location of each video camera,g. Location of each panic button, andh. Location of natural and artificial lighting sources;

7. If applicable, a site plan drawn to scale of the dispen-sary’s cultivation site showing streets, property lines,buildings, parking areas, outdoor areas if applicable,fences, security features, fire hydrants if applicable, andaccess to water mains; and

8. If applicable, a floor plan drawn to scale of each buildingat the dispensary’s cultivation site showing the:a. Layout and dimensions of each room,b. Name and function of each room,c. Location of each hand washing sink,d. Location of each toilet room,e. Means of egress,f. Location of each video camera,g. Location of each panic button, andh. Location of natural and artificial lighting sources.

B. A dispensary’s cultivation site may be located anywhere in thestate where a cultivation site is allowed by the local jurisdic-tion.



R9-17-306. Changes to a Dispensary Registration CertificateA. A dispensary may not transfer or assign the dispensary regis-

tration certificate.B. A dispensary may change the location of the:

1. Dispensary:a. Within the first three years after the Department

issues the dispensary’s registration certificate, toanother location in the CHAA where the dispensaryis located; or

b. After the first three years after the Department issuesa dispensary registration certificate to the dispen-sary, to another location in the state; or

2. Dispensary’s cultivation site to another location in thestate.

C. A dispensary or the dispensary’s cultivation site shall not culti-vate, manufacture, distribute, dispense, or sell medical mari-juana at a new location until the dispensary submits anapplication for a change in a dispensary location or a change oraddition of a cultivation site in R9-17-307 and the Departmentissues an amended dispensary registration certificate or anapproval for the dispensary’s cultivation site’s new location tothe dispensary.



R9-17-307. Applying to Change a Dispensary’s Location orChange or Add a Dispensary’s Cultivation SiteA. To change the location of a dispensary or the dispensary’s cul-

tivation site or to add a cultivation site, the dispensary shallsubmit an application to the Department that includes:1. The following information in a Department-provided for-

mat:a. The legal name of the dispensary;b. The registry identification number for the dispen-

sary;c. Whether the request is for:

i. A change of location for the dispensary,ii. A change of location for the dispensary’s culti-

vation site, oriii. An addition of a cultivation site;

d. The current physical address of the dispensary or thedispensary’s cultivation site;

e. The physical address of the proposed location for thedispensary or the dispensary’s cultivation site;

f. The distance to the closest public or private schoolfrom:i. The proposed location for the dispensary, orii. The proposed location for the dispensary’s cul-

tivation site;g. The name of the entity applying;h. If applicable, the anticipated date of the change of

location;i. Whether the proposed dispensary or the dispensary’s

proposed cultivation site is ready for an inspectionby the Department;

j. If the proposed dispensary or the dispensary’s pro-posed cultivation site is not ready for an inspectionby the Department, the date the dispensary or thedispensary’s cultivation site will be ready for aninspection by the Department;

k. An attestation that the information provided to theDepartment to apply for a change in location is trueand correct; and

l. The signature of the individual or individuals in R9-17-301(A) and the date the individual or individualssigned;

2. A copy of documentation issued by the local jurisdictionto the dispensary authorizing occupancy of the proposedbuilding as a dispensary or the dispensary’s cultivationsite such as a certificate of occupancy, a special use per-mit, or a conditional use permit;

3. A sworn statement signed by the individual or individualsin R9-17-301(A) certifying that the building where theproposed dispensary or the dispensary’s proposed cultiva-tion site will be located is in compliance with local zon-ing restrictions;

4. If the change in location is for the dispensary:a. A site plan drawn to scale of the proposed dispen-

sary location showing streets, property lines, build-ings, parking areas, outdoor areas if applicable,fences, security features, fire hydrants if applicable,and access to water mains; and

b. A floor plan drawn to scale of the building where theproposed dispensary is located showing the:i. Layout and dimensions of each room,ii. Name and function of each room,iii. Location of each hand washing sink,iv. Location of each toilet room,v. Means of egress,vi. Location of each video camera,vii. Location of each panic button, andviii. Location of natural and artificial lighting

sources;5. If the change in location is for the dispensary’s cultivation

site or if adding a cultivation site:a. A site plan drawn to scale of the dispensary’s pro-

posed cultivation site showing streets, propertylines, buildings, parking areas, outdoor areas ifapplicable, fences, security features, fire hydrants ifapplicable, and access to water mains; and

b. If applicable, a floor plan drawn to scale of eachbuilding used by the dispensary’s proposed cultiva-tion site showing the:i. Layout and dimensions of each room,ii. Name and function of each room,iii. Location of each hand washing sink,




iv. Location of each toilet room,v. Means of egress,vi. Location of each video camera,vii. Location of each panic button, andviii. Location of natural and artificial lighting

sources; and6. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying for a

change in location or adding a cultivation site.B. If the information and documents submitted by the dispensary

comply with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and this Chapter,the Department shall issue an amended dispensary registrationcertificate that includes the new address of the new locationand retains the expiration date of the previously issued dispen-sary registration certificate.

C. An application for a change in location of a dispensary or adispensary’s cultivation site or the addition of a cultivation sitemay not be combined with an application for renewing a dis-pensary registration certificate. The Department shall processeach application separately according to the applicable time-frame established in R9-17-107.

D. A dispensary shall submit written notification to the Depart-ment when the dispensary no longer uses a previouslyapproved cultivation site.



R9-17-308. Renewing a Dispensary Registration CertificateA. An entity with a dispensary registration certificate that has not

submitted an application for approval to operate a dispensaryto the Department at least 60 calendar days before the expira-tion date of the dispensary registration certificate or has notobtained an approval to operate a dispensary issued by theDepartment is prohibited from renewing the dispensary regis-tration certificate.

B. To renew a dispensary registration certificate, a dispensary thathas an approval to operate a dispensary issued by the Depart-ment, shall submit to the Department, at least 30 calendar daysbefore the expiration date of the dispensary’s current dispen-sary registration certificate, the following:1. An application in a Department-provided format that

includes:a. The legal name of the dispensary;b. The registry identification number for the dispen-

sary;c. The physical address of the dispensary;d. The name of the entity applying;e. The name of the individual designated to submit dis-

pensary agent registry identification card applica-tions on behalf of the dispensary;

f. The name and license number of the dispensary’smedical director;

g. The dispensary’s hours of operation during whichthe dispensary is available to dispense medical mari-juana to qualifying patients and designated caregiv-ers;

h. The name, address, date of birth, and registry identi-fication number of each:i. Principal officer,ii. Board member, andiii. Dispensary agent;

i. For each principal officer or board member, whetherthe principal officer or board member:i. Has served as a principal officer or board mem-

ber for a dispensary that had the dispensary reg-istration certificate revoked,

ii. Is a physician currently providing written certi-fications for qualifying patients,

iii. Is a law enforcement officer, oriv. Is employed by or a contractor of the Depart-

ment;j. The dispensary’s Transaction Privilege Tax Number

issued by the Arizona Department of Revenue;k. Whether the dispensary agrees to allow the Depart-

ment to submit supplemental requests for informa-tion;

l. An attestation that the information provided to theDepartment to renew the dispensary registration cer-tificate is true and correct; and

m. The signature of the individual or individuals in R9-17-301(A) and the date the individual or individualssigned;

2. If the application is for renewing a dispensary registrationcertificate that was initially issued within the previous 12months, a copy of the dispensary’s approval to operate adispensary issued by the Department;

3. A copy of an annual financial statement for the previoustwo years, or for the portion of the previous two years thedispensary was operational, prepared according to gener-ally accepted accounting principles;

4. A report of an audit by an independent certified publicaccountant of the annual financial statement required insubsection (B)(3); and

5. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying to renew adispensary registration certificate.




2012 (Supp. 12-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2421, effective August 27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).

R9-17-309. InspectionsA. Submission of an application for a dispensary registration cer-

tificate constitutes permission for entry to and inspection ofthe dispensary and, if applicable, the dispensary’s cultivationsite.

B. Except as provided in subsection (D), an onsite inspection of adispensary or the dispensary’s cultivation site shall occur at adate and time agreed to by the dispensary and the Departmentthat is no later than five working days after the date theDepartment submits a written request to the dispensary toschedule the certification or compliance inspection, unless theDepartment agrees to a later date and time.

C. The Department shall not accept allegations of a dispensary’snoncompliance with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or thisChapter from an anonymous source.

D. If the Department receives an allegation of a dispensary’s or adispensary’s cultivation site’s noncompliance with A.R.S.Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or this Chapter, the Department mayconduct an unannounced inspection of the dispensary or thedispensary’s cultivation site.

E. If the Department identifies a violation of A.R.S. Title 36,Chapter 28.1 or this Chapter during an inspection of a dispen-sary or the dispensary’s cultivation site:1. The Department shall provide the dispensary with a writ-

ten notice that includes the specific rule or statute thatwas violated; and




2. The dispensary shall notify the Department in writing,with a postmark date within 20 working days after thedate of the notice of violations, identifying the correctiveactions taken and the date of the correction.


effective date of December 5, 2012 (Supp. 12-4).

R9-17-310. AdministrationA. A dispensary shall:

1. Ensure that the dispensary is operating and available todispense medical marijuana to qualifying patients anddesignated caregivers at least 30 hours weekly betweenthe hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.;

2. Develop, document, and implement policies and proce-dures regarding:a. Job descriptions and employment contracts, includ-

ing:i. Personnel duties, authority, responsibilities,

and qualifications;ii. Personnel supervision;iii. Training in and adherence to confidentiality

requirements;iv. Periodic performance evaluations; andv. Disciplinary actions;

b. Business records, such as manual or computerizedrecords of assets and liabilities, monetary transac-tions, journals, ledgers, and supporting documents,including agreements, checks, invoices, and vouch-ers;

c. Inventory control, including:i. Tracking;ii. Packaging;iii. Accepting marijuana from qualifying patients

and designated caregivers;iv. Acquiring marijuana from other dispensaries; v. Disposing of unusable marijuana, which may

include submitting any unusable marijuana to alocal law enforcement agency; and

vi. Submitting marijuana or marijuana products toa laboratory agent or laboratory for testing;

d. Qualifying patient records, including purchases,denials of sale, any delivery options, confidentiality,and retention; and

e. Patient education and support, including:i. Availability of different strains of marijuana

and the purported effects of the differentstrains;

ii. Information about the purported effectivenessof various methods, forms, and routes of medi-cal marijuana administration;

iii. Methods of tracking the effects on a qualifyingpatient of different strains and forms of mari-juana; and

iv. Prohibition on the smoking of medical mari-juana in public places;

3. Maintain copies of the policies and procedures at the dis-pensary and provide copies to the Department for reviewupon request;

4. Review dispensary policies and procedures at least onceevery 12 months from the issue date of the dispensaryregistration certificate and update as needed;

5. Employ or contract with a medical director;

6. Ensure that each dispensary agent has the dispensaryagent’s registry identification card in the dispensaryagent’s immediate possession when the dispensary agentis:a. Working or providing volunteer services at the dis-

pensary or the dispensary’s cultivation site, orb. Transporting marijuana for the dispensary;

7. Ensure that a dispensary agent accompanies any individ-ual other than another dispensary agent associated withthe dispensary when the individual is present in theenclosed, locked facility where marijuana is cultivated bythe dispensary;

8. Not allow an individual who does not possess a dispen-sary agent registry identification card issued under thedispensary registration certificate to:a. Serve as a principal officer or board member for the

dispensary,b. Serve as the medical director for the dispensary,c. Be employed by the dispensary, ord. Provide volunteer services at or on behalf of the dis-

pensary;9. Provide written notice to the Department, including the

date of the event, within 10 working days after the date,when a dispensary agent no longer:a. Serves as a principal officer or board member for the

dispensary,b. Serves as the medical director for the dispensary,c. Is employed by the dispensary, ord. Provides volunteer services at or on behalf of the

dispensary;10. Document and report any loss or theft of marijuana from

the dispensary to the appropriate law enforcementagency;

11. Maintain copies of any documentation required in thisChapter for at least 12 months after the date on the docu-mentation and provide copies of the documentation to theDepartment for review upon request;

12. Post the following information in a place that can beviewed by individuals entering the dispensary:a. If applicable, the dispensary’s approval to operate;b. The dispensary’s registration certificate;c. The name of the dispensary’s medical director and

the medical director’s license number on a sign atleast 20 centimeters by 30 centimeters;

d. The hours of operation during which the dispensarywill dispense medical marijuana to a qualifyingpatient or a designated caregiver; and

e. A sign in a Department-provided format that con-tains the following language:i. “WARNING: There may be potential dangers

to fetuses caused by smoking or ingesting mari-juana while pregnant or to infants while breast-feeding,” and

ii. “WARNING: Use of marijuana during preg-nancy may result in a risk of being reported tothe Department of Child Safety during preg-nancy or at the birth of the child by personswho are required to report;”

13. Not lend any part of the dispensary’s income or propertywithout receiving adequate security and a reasonable rateof interest;

14. Not purchase property for more than adequate consider-ation in money or cash equivalent;

15. Not pay compensation for salaries or other compensationfor personal services that is in excess of a reasonableallowance;




16. Not sell any part of the dispensary’s property or equip-ment for less than adequate consideration in money orcash equivalent; and

17. Not engage in any other transaction that results in a sub-stantial diversion of the dispensary’s income or property.

B. If a dispensary cultivates marijuana, the dispensary shall culti-vate the marijuana in an enclosed, locked facility.


effective date of December 5, 2012 (Supp. 12-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 970, effective June 6, 2017 (Supp. 17-2). Amended by exempt rulemak-ing at 25 A.A.R. 2421, effective August 27, 2019 (Supp.

19-3).

R9-17-311. Submitting an Application for a DispensaryAgent Registry Identification CardExcept as provided in R9-17-107(F), to obtain a dispensary agentregistry identification card for an individual serving as a principalofficer or board member for the dispensary, employed by the dis-pensary, or providing volunteer services at or on behalf of the dis-pensary, the dispensary shall submit to the Department thefollowing for each dispensary agent:

1. An application in a Department-provided format thatincludes: a. The dispensary agent’s first name; middle initial, if

applicable; last name; and suffix, if applicable;b. The dispensary agent’s residence address and mail-

ing address;c. The county where the dispensary agent resides;d. The dispensary agent’s date of birth;e. The identifying number on the applicable card or

document in subsection (5)(a) through (e);f. The name and registry identification number of the

dispensary; and g. The signature of the individual in R9-17-

304(C)(1)(d) or R9-17-308(B)(1)(e), as applicable,designated to submit dispensary agent applicationson the dispensary’s behalf and the date the individ-ual signed;

2. An attestation signed and dated by the dispensary agentthat the dispensary agent has not been convicted of anexcluded felony offense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801;

3. One of the following:a. A statement that the dispensary agent does not cur-

rently hold a valid registry identification card, or b. The assigned registry identification number for the

dispensary agent for each valid registry identifica-tion card currently held by the dispensary agent;

4. A statement in a Department-provided format signed bythe dispensary agent pledging not to divert marijuana toany individual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1;

5. A copy of the dispensary agent’s:a Arizona driver’s license issued on or after October 1,


ber 1, 1996; c. Arizona registry identification card; d. Photograph page in the dispensary agent’s U.S. pass-

port; or e. Arizona driver’s license or identification card issued

before October 1, 1996 and one of the following forthe dispensary agent:

i. Birth certificate verifying U.S. citizenship,ii. U.S. Certificate of Naturalization, oriii. U.S. Certificate of Citizenship;

6. A current photograph of the dispensary agent; 7. For the Department’s criminal records check authorized

in A.R.S. § 36-2804.05: a. The dispensary agent’s fingerprints on a fingerprint

card that includes:i. The dispensary agent’s first name; middle ini-

tial, if applicable; and last name;ii. The dispensary agent’s signature;iii. If different from the dispensary agent, the sig-

nature of the individual physically rolling thedispensary agent’s fingerprints;

iv. The dispensary agent’s address;v. If applicable, the dispensary agent’s surname

before marriage and any names previously usedby the dispensary agent;

vi. The dispensary agent’s date of birth; vii. The dispensary agent’s Social Security number;viii. The dispensary agent’s citizenship status;ix. The dispensary agent’s gender;x. The dispensary agent’s race;xi. The dispensary agent’s height;xii. The dispensary agent’s weight;xiii. The dispensary agent’s hair color;xiv. The dispensary agent’s eye color; andxv. The dispensary agent’s place of birth; or

b. If the dispensary agent’s fingerprints and informa-tion required in subsection (7)(a) were submitted tothe Department within the previous six months aspart of an application for a designated caregiver reg-istry identification card or a dispensary agent regis-try identification card for another dispensary, theregistry identification number on the registry identi-fication card issued to the dispensary agent as aresult of the application; and

8. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying for a dis-pensary agent registry identification card.




2012 (Supp. 12-4).

R9-17-312. Submitting an Application to Renew a Dispen-sary Agent’s Registry Identification CardTo renew a dispensary agent’s registry identification card for anindividual serving as a principal officer or board member for thedispensary, employed by the dispensary, or providing volunteer ser-vices at or on behalf of the dispensary, the dispensary shall submitto the Department, at least 30 calendar days before the expiration ofthe dispensary agent’s registry identification card, the following:

1. An application in a Department-provided format thatincludes: a. The dispensary agent’s first name; middle initial, if

applicable; last name; and suffix, if applicable;b. The dispensary agent’s residence address and mail-

ing address;c. The county where the dispensary agent resides;d. The dispensary agent’s date of birth;e. The registry identification number on the dispensary

agent’s current registry identification card;




f. The name and registry identification number of thedispensary; and

g. The signature of the individual in R9-17-304(C)(1)(d) or R9-17-308(B)(1)(e) designated tosubmit dispensary agent applications on the dispen-sary’s behalf and the date the individual signed;

2. If the dispensary agent’s name in subsection (1)(a) is notthe same name as on the dispensary agent’s current regis-try identification card, one of the following with the dis-pensary agent’s new name:a. An Arizona driver’s license,b. An Arizona identification card, or c. The photograph page in the dispensary agent’s U.S.

passport; 3. A statement in a Department-provided format signed by

the dispensary agent pledging not to divert marijuana toany individual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1;

4. A current photograph of the dispensary agent; 5. For the Department’s criminal records check authorized

in A.R.S. § 36-2804.05: a. The dispensary agent’s fingerprints on a fingerprint

card that includes:i. The dispensary agent’s first name; middle ini-

tial, if applicable; and last name;ii. The dispensary agent’s signature;iii. If different from the dispensary agent, the sig-

nature of the individual physically rolling thedispensary agent’s fingerprints;

iv. The dispensary agent’s address;v. If applicable, the dispensary agent’s surname

before marriage and any names previously usedby the dispensary agent;

vi. The dispensary agent’s date of birth; vii. The dispensary agent’s Social Security number;viii. The dispensary agent’s citizenship status;ix. The dispensary agent’s gender;x. The dispensary agent’s race;xi. The dispensary agent’s height;xii. The dispensary agent’s weight;xiii. The dispensary agent’s hair color;xiv. The dispensary agent’s eye color; andxv. The dispensary agent’s place of birth; or

b. If the dispensary agent’s fingerprints and informa-tion required in subsection (5)(a) were submitted tothe Department within the previous six months aspart of an application for a designated caregiver reg-istry identification card or a dispensary agent regis-try identification card for another dispensary, theregistry identification number on the registry identi-fication card issued to the dispensary agent as aresult of the application; and

6. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying to renew adispensary agent’s registry identification card.




2012 (Supp. 12-4).

R9-17-313. Medical DirectorA. A dispensary shall appoint an individual who is a physician to

function as a medical director.

B. During a dispensary’s hours of operation, a medical director oran individual who is a physician and is designated by the med-ical director to serve as medical director in the medical direc-tor’s absence is:1. Onsite; or2. Able to be contacted by any means possible, such as by

telephone or pager.C. A medical director shall:

1. Develop and provide training to the dispensary’s dispen-sary agents at least once every 12 months from the initialdate of the dispensary’s registration certificate on the fol-lowing subjects:a. Guidelines for providing information to qualifying

patients related to risks, benefits, and side effectsassociated with medical marijuana;

b. Guidelines for providing support to qualifyingpatients related to the qualifying patient’s self-assessment of the qualifying patient’s symptoms,including a rating scale for pain, cachexia or wastingsyndrome, nausea, seizures, muscle spasms, and agi-tation;

c. Recognizing signs and symptoms of substanceabuse; and

d. Guidelines for refusing to provide medical mari-juana to an individual who appears to be impaired orabusing medical marijuana; and

2. Assist in the development and implementation of reviewand improvement processes for patient education andsupport provided by the dispensary.

D. A medical director shall provide oversight for the developmentand dissemination of:1. Educational materials for qualifying patients and desig-

nated caregivers that include:a. Alternative medical options for the qualifying

patient’s debilitating medical condition;b. Information about possible side effects of and con-

traindications for medical marijuana including pos-sible impairment with use and operation of a motorvehicle or heavy machinery, when caring for chil-dren, or of job performance;

c. Guidelines for notifying the physician who providedthe written certification for medical marijuana if sideeffects or contraindications occur;

d. A description of the potential for differing strengthsof medical marijuana strains and products;

e. Information about potential drug-to-drug interac-tions, including interactions with alcohol, prescrip-tion drugs, non-prescription drugs, and supplements;

f. Techniques for the use of medical marijuana andmarijuana paraphernalia;

g. Information about different methods, forms, androutes of medical marijuana administration;

h. Signs and symptoms of substance abuse, includingtolerance, dependency, and withdrawal; and

i. A listing of substance abuse programs and referralinformation;

2. A system for a qualifying patient or the qualifyingpatient’s designated caregiver to document the qualifyingpatient’s pain, cachexia or wasting syndrome, nausea, sei-zures, muscle spasms, or agitation that includes:a. A log book, maintained by the qualifying patient and

or the qualifying patient’s designated caregiver, inwhich the qualifying patient or the qualifyingpatient’s designated caregiver may track the use andeffects of specific medical marijuana strains andproducts;




b. A rating scale for pain, cachexia or wasting syn-drome, nausea, seizures, muscles spasms, and agita-tion;

c. Guidelines for the qualifying patient’s self-assess-ment or, if applicable, assessment of the qualifyingpatient by the qualifying patient’s designated care-giver; and

d. Guidelines for reporting usage and symptoms to thephysician providing the written certification formedical marijuana and any other treating physicians;and

3. Policies and procedures for refusing to provide medicalmarijuana to an individual who appears to be impaired orabusing medical marijuana.

E. A medical director for a dispensary shall not provide a writtencertification for medical marijuana for any qualifying patient.



R9-17-314. Dispensing Medical MarijuanaBefore a dispensary agent dispenses medical marijuana to a qualify-ing patient or a designated caregiver, the dispensary agent shall:

1. Verify the qualifying patient’s or the designated care-giver’s identity,

2. Offer any appropriate patient education or support mate-rials,

3. Enter the qualifying patient’s or designated caregiver’sregistry identification number on the qualifying patient’sor designated caregiver’s registry identification card intothe medical marijuana electronic verification system,

4. Verify the validity of the qualifying patient’s or desig-nated caregiver’s registry identification card,

5. Verify that the amount of medical marijuana the qualify-ing patient or designated caregiver is requesting wouldnot cause the qualifying patient to exceed the limit onobtaining no more than two and one-half ounces of medi-cal marijuana during any 14-calendar-day period, and

6. Enter the following information into the medical mari-juana electronic verification system for the qualifyingpatient or designated caregiver:a. The amount of medical marijuana dispensed,b. Whether the medical marijuana was dispensed to the

qualifying patient or to the qualifying patient’s des-ignated caregiver,

c. The date and time the medical marijuana was dis-pensed,

d. The dispensary agent’s registry identification num-ber, and

e. The dispensary’s registry identification number.



R9-17-315. Qualifying Patient RecordsA. A dispensary shall ensure that:

1. A qualifying patient record is established and maintainedfor each qualifying patient who obtains medical mari-juana from the dispensary;

2. An entry in a qualifying patient record:a. Is recorded only by a dispensary agent authorized by

dispensary policies and procedures to make an entry,b. Is dated and signed by the dispensary agent,c. Includes the dispensary agent’s registry identifica-

tion number, andd. Is not changed to make the initial entry illegible;

3. If an electronic signature is used to sign an entry, the dis-pensary agent whose signature the electronic code rep-resents is accountable for the use of the electronicsignature;

4. A qualifying patient record is only accessed by a dispen-sary agent authorized by dispensary policies and proce-dures to access the qualifying patient record;

5. A qualifying patient record is provided to the Departmentfor review upon request;

6. A qualifying patient record is protected from loss, dam-age, or unauthorized use; and

7. A qualifying patient record is maintained for five yearsfrom the date of the qualifying patient’s or, if applicable,the qualifying patient’s designated caregiver’s lastrequest for medical marijuana from the dispensary.

B. If a dispensary maintains qualifying patient records electroni-cally, the dispensary shall ensure that:1. There are safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, and2. The date and time of an entry in a qualifying patient

record is recorded electronically by an internal clock.C. A dispensary shall ensure that the qualifying patient record for

a qualifying patient who requests or whose designated care-giver on behalf of the qualifying patient requests medical mar-ijuana from the dispensary contains:1. Qualifying patient information that includes:

a. The qualifying patient’s name;b. The qualifying patient’s date of birth; andc. The name of the qualifying patient’s designated

caregiver, if applicable;2. Documentation of any patient education and support

materials provided to the qualifying patient or the quali-fying patient’s designated caregiver, including a descrip-tion of the materials and the date the materials wereprovided;

3. For each time the qualifying patient requests and does notobtain medical marijuana or, if applicable, the designatedcaregiver requests on behalf of the qualifying patient anddoes not obtain medical marijuana from the dispensary,the following:a. The date,b. The name and registry identification number of the

individual who requested the medical marijuana,and

c. The dispensary’s reason for refusing to provide themedical marijuana.



R9-17-316. Inventory Control SystemA. A dispensary shall designate in writing a dispensary agent who

has oversight of the dispensary’s medical marijuana inventorycontrol system.

B. A dispensary shall only acquire marijuana from:1. The dispensary’s cultivation site,2. Another dispensary or another dispensary’s cultivation

site,3. A qualifying patient authorized by the Department to cul-

tivate marijuana, or4. A designated caregiver authorized by the Department to

cultivate marijuana.C. A dispensary shall establish and implement an inventory con-

trol system for the dispensary’s medical marijuana that docu-ments:1. Each day’s beginning inventory, acquisitions, harvests,

sales, disbursements, submissions to a laboratory agent or




laboratory for testing, testing results received, disposal ofunusable marijuana, and ending inventory;

2. For acquiring medical marijuana from a qualifyingpatient or designated caregiver:a. A description of the medical marijuana acquired

including the amount and strain,b. The name and registry identification number of the

qualifying patient or designated caregiver who pro-vided the medical marijuana,

c. The name and registry identification number of thedispensary agent receiving the medical marijuana onbehalf of the dispensary, and

d. The date of acquisition;3. For acquiring medical marijuana from another dispen-

sary:a. A description of the medical marijuana acquired

including the amount, strain, and batch number;b. The name and registry identification number of the

dispensary providing the medical marijuana;c. The name and registry identification number of the

dispensary agent providing the medical marijuana;d. The name and registry identification number of the

dispensary agent receiving the medical marijuana onbehalf of the dispensary; and

e. The date of acquisition;4. For each batch of marijuana cultivated:

a. The batch number;b. Whether the batch originated from marijuana seeds

or marijuana cuttings;c. The origin and strain of the marijuana seeds or mari-

juana cuttings planted;d. The number of marijuana seeds or marijuana cut-

tings planted;e. The date the marijuana seeds or cuttings were

planted;f. A list of all chemical additives, including nonor-

ganic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers used inthe cultivation;

g. The number of plants grown to maturity;h. Harvest information including:

i. Date of harvest,ii. Final processed usable marijuana yield weight,

andiii. Name and registry identification number of the

dispensary agent responsible for the harvest,and

i. The disposal of medical marijuana that is not usablemarijuana including the:i. Description of and reason for the marijuana

being disposed of including, if applicable, thenumber of failed or other unusable plants;

ii. Date of disposal;iii. Method of disposal; andiv. Name and registry identification number of the

dispensary agent responsible for the disposal;5. For providing medical marijuana to another dispensary:

a. The amount, strain, and batch number of medicalmarijuana provided;

b. The name and registry identification number of theother dispensary;

c. The name and registry identification number of thedispensary agent who received the medical mari-juana on behalf of the other dispensary; and

d. The date the medical marijuana was provided; 6. For receiving edible food products infused with medical

marijuana from another dispensary:

a. A description of the edible food products receivedfrom the dispensary including total weight of eachedible food product and estimated amount and batchnumber of the medical marijuana infused in eachedible food product;

b. Total estimated amount and batch number of medi-cal marijuana infused in the edible food products;

c. The name and registry identification number of the:i. Dispensary and the dispensary agent providing

the edible food products to the receiving dis-pensary, and

ii. Dispensary agent receiving the edible foodproducts on behalf of the receiving dispensary;and

d. The date the edible food products were provided tothe dispensary; and

7. For submitting marijuana or marijuana products to a labo-ratory agent or laboratory for testing:a. The amount, strain, and batch number of the mari-

juana or marijuana products submitted;b. The name and registry identification number of the

laboratory;c. The name and registry identification number of the

laboratory agent who received the marijuana or mar-ijuana products on behalf of the laboratory; and

d. The date the marijuana or marijuana products weresubmitted to the laboratory.

D. The individual designated in subsection (A) shall conduct anddocument an audit of the dispensary’s inventory that isaccounted for according to generally accepted accountingprinciples at least once every 30 calendar days.1. If the audit identifies a reduction in the amount of medi-

cal marijuana in the dispensary’s inventory not due todocumented causes, the dispensary shall determine wherethe loss has occurred and take and document correctiveaction.

2. If the reduction in the amount of medical marijuana in thedispensary’s inventory is due to suspected criminal activ-ity by a dispensary agent, the dispensary shall report thedispensary agent to the Department and to the local lawenforcement authorities.

E. A dispensary shall:1. Maintain the documentation required in subsections (C)

and (D) at the dispensary for at least five years after thedate on the document, and

2. Provide the documentation required in subsections (C)and (D) to the Department for review upon request.


27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).

R9-17-317. Product Labeling and AnalysisA. A dispensary shall ensure that medical marijuana provided by

the dispensary to a qualifying patient or a designated caregiveris labeled with:1. The dispensary’s registry identification number;2. The amount, strain, and batch number of medical mari-

juana;3. The following statement: “ARIZONA DEPARTMENT

OF HEALTH SERVICES’ WARNING: Marijuana usecan be addictive and can impair an individual’s ability todrive a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery. Mari-juana smoke contains carcinogens and can lead to anincreased risk for cancer, tachycardia, hypertension, heart




attack, and lung infection. KEEP OUT OF REACH OFCHILDREN”;

4. If not cultivated by the dispensary, whether the medicalmarijuana was obtained from a qualifying patient, a des-ignated caregiver, or another dispensary;

5. The date of manufacture, harvest, or sale;6. A list of all chemical additives, including nonorganic pes-

ticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, used in the cultivationand production of the medical marijuana; and

7. The registry identification number of the qualifyingpatient.

B. If a dispensary provides medical marijuana cultivated by thedispensary to another dispensary, the dispensary shall ensurethat the medical marijuana is labeled with:1. The dispensary’s registry identification number;2. The amount, strain, and batch number of the medical

marijuana;3. The date of harvest or sale; and4. A list of all chemical additives, including nonorganic pes-

ticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, used in the cultivationof the medical marijuana.

C. If medical marijuana is provided as part of an edible foodproduct, a dispensary shall, in addition to the information insubsection (A), include on the label the total weight of the edi-ble food product.

D. A dispensary shall provide to the Department upon request asample of the dispensary’s medical marijuana inventory of suf-ficient quantity to enable the Department to conduct an analy-sis of the medical marijuana.



R9-17-318. SecurityA. Except as provided in R9-17-310(A)(7), a dispensary shall

ensure that access to the enclosed, locked facility where mari-juana is cultivated is limited to the dispensary’s principal offi-cers, board members, and authorized dispensary agents.

B. A dispensary agent may transport marijuana, marijuana plants,and marijuana paraphernalia between the dispensary and:1. The dispensary’s cultivation site,2. A qualifying patient,3. Another dispensary, and4. A laboratory agent or laboratory for testing.

C. Before transportation, a dispensary agent shall:1. Complete a trip plan that includes:

a. The name of the dispensary agent in charge of trans-porting the marijuana;

b. The date and start time of the trip;c. A description of the marijuana, marijuana plants, or

marijuana paraphernalia being transported; andd. The anticipated route of transportation; and

2. Provide a copy of the trip plan in subsection (C)(1) to thedispensary.

D. During transportation, a dispensary agent shall:1. Carry a copy of the trip plan in subsection (C)(1) with the

dispensary agent for the duration of the trip;2. Use a vehicle without any medical marijuana identifica-

tion;3. Have a means of communication with the dispensary; and4. Ensure that the marijuana, marijuana plants, or marijuana

paraphernalia are not visible.E. After transportation, a dispensary agent shall enter the end

time of the trip and any changes to the trip plan on the trip planrequired in subsection (C)(1).

F. A dispensary shall:

1. Maintain the documents required in subsection (C)(2) and(E), and

2. Provide a copy of the documents required in subsection(C)(2) and (E) to the Department for review upon request.

G. To prevent unauthorized access to medical marijuana at thedispensary and, if applicable, the dispensary’s cultivation site,the dispensary shall have the following:1. Security equipment to deter and prevent unauthorized

entrance into limited access areas that include:a. Devices or a series of devices to detect unauthorized

intrusion, which may include a signal system inter-connected with a radio frequency method, such ascellular, private radio signals, or other mechanical orelectronic device;

b. Exterior lighting to facilitate surveillance;c. Electronic monitoring including:

i. At least one 19-inch or greater call-up monitor,ii. A video printer capable of immediately produc-

ing a clear still photo from any video cameraimage,

iii. Video cameras:(1) Providing coverage of all entrances to and

exits from limited access areas and allentrances to and exits from the building,capable of identifying any activity occur-ring in or adjacent to the building; and

(2) Having a recording resolution of at least704 x 480 or the equivalent;

iv. A video camera at each point of sale locationallowing for the identification of any qualifyingpatient or designated caregiver purchasingmedical marijuana,

v. A video camera in each grow room capable ofidentifying any activity occurring within thegrow room in low light conditions,

vi. Storage of video recordings from the videocameras for at least 30 calendar days,

vii. A failure notification system that provides anaudible and visual notification of any failure inthe electronic monitoring system, and

viii. Sufficient battery backup for video camerasand recording equipment to support at least fiveminutes of recording in the event of a poweroutage; and

d. Panic buttons in the interior of each building; and2. Policies and procedures:

a. That restrict access to the areas of the dispensarythat contain marijuana and if applicable, the dispen-sary’s cultivation site to authorized individuals only;

b. That provide for the identification of authorizedindividuals;

c. That prevent loitering;d. For conducting electronic monitoring; ande. For the use of a panic button.


27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).

R9-17-319. Edible Food ProductsA. A dispensary that prepares, sells, or dispenses marijuana-

infused edible food products shall:1. Before preparing, selling, or dispensing marijuana-

infused edible food product obtain written authorization




from the Department to prepare, sell, or dispense mari-juana-infused edible food products;

2. If the dispensary prepares the marijuana-infused ediblefood products, ensure that the marijuana-infused ediblefood products are prepared according to the applicablerequirements in 9 A.A.C. 8, Article 1;

3. If the marijuana-infused edible food products are not pre-pared at the dispensary, obtain and maintain at the dispen-sary a copy of the current written authorization to preparemarijuana-infused edible food products from the dispen-sary that prepares the marijuana-infused edible products;and

4. If a dispensary sells or dispenses marijuana-infused edi-ble food products, ensure that the marijuana-infused edi-ble food products are sold or dispensed according toapplicable requirements in 9 A.A.C. 8, Article 1.

B. A dispensary is responsible for the content and quality of anyedible food product sold or dispensed by the dispensary.



R9-17-320. Cleaning and SanitationA. A dispensary shall ensure that any building or equipment used

by a dispensary for the cultivation, harvest, preparation, pack-aging, storage, infusion, or sale of medical marijuana is main-tained in a clean and sanitary condition.1. Medical marijuana in the process of production, prepara-

tion, manufacture, packing, storage, sale, distribution, ortransportation is protected from flies, dust, dirt, and allother contamination.

2. Refuse or waste products incident to the manufacture,preparation, packing, selling, distributing, or transporta-tion of medical marijuana are removed from the buildingused as a dispensary and, if applicable, a building at thedispensary’s cultivation site at least once every 24 hoursor more often as necessary to maintain a clean condition.

3. All trucks, trays, buckets, other receptacles, platforms,racks, tables, shelves, knives, saws, cleavers, other uten-sils, or the machinery used in moving, handling, cutting,chopping, mixing, canning, packaging, or other processesare cleaned daily.

4. All stored edible food products are securely covered.B. A dispensary shall ensure that a dispensary agent at the dispen-

sary or the dispensary’s cultivation site:1. Cleans the dispensary agent’s hands and exposed portions

of the dispensary agent’s arms in a hand washing sink:a. Before preparing medical marijuana including work-

ing with food, equipment, and utensils;b. During preparation, as often as necessary to remove

soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contam-ination when changing tasks;

c. After handling soiled equipment or utensils;d. After touching bare human body parts other than the

dispensary agent’s clean hands and exposed portionsof arms; and

e. After using the toilet room;2. If working directly with the preparation of medical mari-

juana or the infusion of marijuana into non-edible prod-ucts:a. Keeps the dispensary agent’s fingernails trimmed,

filed, and maintained so that the edges and surfacesare cleanable;

b. Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, does nothave fingernail polish or artificial fingernails on thedispensary agent’s fingernails; and

c. Wears protective apparel such as coats, aprons,gowns, or gloves to prevent contamination;

3. Wears clean clothing appropriate to assigned tasks;4. Reports to the medical director any health condition

experienced by the dispensary agent that may adverselyaffect the safety or quality of any medical marijuana withwhich the dispensary agent may come into contact; and

5. If the medical director determines that a dispensary agenthas a health condition that may adversely affect the safetyor quality of the medical marijuana, is prohibited fromdirect contact with any medical marijuana or equipmentor materials for processing medical marijuana until themedical director determines that the dispensary agent’shealth condition will not adversely affect the medicalmarijuana.



R9-17-321. Physical PlantA. A dispensary or a dispensary’s cultivation site shall be located

at least 500 feet from a private school or a public school thatexisted before the date the dispensary submitted the initial dis-pensary registration certificate application.

B. A dispensary shall provide onsite parking or parking adjacentto the building used as the dispensary.

C. A building used as a dispensary or the location used as a dis-pensary’s cultivation site shall have:1. At least one toilet room;2. Each toilet room shall contain:

a. A flushable toilet;b. Mounted toilet tissue;c. A sink with running water;d. Soap contained in a dispenser; ande. Disposable, single-use paper towels in a mounted

dispenser or a mechanical air hand dryer;3. At least one hand washing sink not located in a toilet

room;4. Designated storage areas for medical marijuana or mate-

rials used in direct contact with medical marijuana sepa-rate from storage areas for toxic or flammable materials;and

5. If preparation or packaging of medical marijuana is donein the building, a designated area for the preparation orpackaging that:a. Includes work space that can be sanitized, andb. Is only used for the preparation or packaging of

medical marijuana.D. For each commercial device used at a dispensary or the dis-

pensary’s cultivation site, the dispensary shall:1. Ensure that the commercial device is licensed or certified

pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-2091,2. Maintain documentation of the commercial device’s

license or certification, and3. Provide a copy of the commercial device’s license or cer-

tification to the Department for review upon request.



R9-17-322. Denial or Revocation of a Dispensary Registra-tion CertificateA. The Department shall deny an application for a dispensary reg-

istration certificate or a renewal if:1. For an application for a dispensary registration certifi-

cate, the physical address of the building or, if applicable,




the physical address of the dispensary’s cultivation site iswithin 500 feet of a private school or a public school thatexisted before the date the dispensary submitted the ini-tial dispensary registration certificate application;

2. A principal officer or board member:a. Has been convicted of an excluded felony offense;b. Has served as a principal officer or board member

for a dispensary that:i. Had the dispensary registration certificate

revoked, orii. Did not obtain an approval to operate the dis-

pensary within the first year after the dispen-sary registration certificate was issued;

c. Is under 21 years of age;d. Is a physician currently providing written certifica-

tions for medical marijuana for qualifying patients;e. Is a law enforcement officer; orf. Is an employee or contractor of the Department; or

3. The application or the dispensary does not comply withthe requirements in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and thisChapter.

B. The Department may deny an application for a dispensary reg-istration certificate if a principal officer or board member ofthe dispensary provides false or misleading information to theDepartment.

C. The Department shall revoke a dispensary’s registration certif-icate if:1. The dispensary:

a. Operates before obtaining approval to operate a dis-pensary from the Department;

b. Diverts marijuana to an entity other than another dis-pensary with a valid dispensary registration certifi-cate issued by the Department, a laboratory with avalid laboratory registration certificate issued by theDepartment, a qualifying patient with a valid regis-try identification card issued by the Department, adesignated caregiver with a valid registry identifica-tion card issued by the Department, or a laboratoryagent with a valid registry identification card issuedby the Department; or

c. Acquires usable marijuana or mature marijuanaplants from any entity other than another dispensarywith a valid dispensary registration certificate issuedby the Department, a qualifying patient with a validregistry identification card, or a designated caregiverwith a valid registry identification card; or

2. A principal officer or board member has been convictedof an excluded felony offense.

D. The Department may revoke a dispensary registration certifi-cate if the dispensary does not:1. Comply with the requirements in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter

28.1 and this Chapter; or2. Implement the policies and procedures or comply with

the statements provided to the Department with the dis-pensary’s application.

E. If the Department denies a dispensary registration certificateapplication, the Department shall provide notice to the appli-cant that includes:1. The specific reason or reasons for the denial, and 2. All other information required by A.R.S. § 41-1076.

F. If the Department revokes a dispensary registration certificate,the Department shall provide notice to the dispensary thatincludes:1. The specific reason or reasons for the revocation; and

2. The process for requesting a judicial review of theDepartment’s decision pursuant to A.R.S. Title 12, Chap-ter 7, Article 6.




2012 (Supp. 12-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2421, effective August 27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).

R9-17-323. Denial or Revocation of a Dispensary Agent’sRegistry Identification CardA. The Department shall deny a dispensary agent’s application

for or renewal of the dispensary agent’s registry identificationcard if the dispensary agent:1. Does not meet the definition “nonprofit medical mari-

juana dispensary agent” in A.R.S. § 36-2801; or2. Previously had a registry identification card revoked for

not complying with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or thisChapter.

B. The Department may deny a dispensary agent’s application foror renewal of the dispensary agent’s registry identificationcard if the dispensary agent provides false or misleading infor-mation to the Department.

C. The Department shall revoke a dispensary agent’s registryidentification card if the dispensary agent:1. Uses medical marijuana, if the dispensary agent does not

have a qualifying patient registry identification card;2. Diverts medical marijuana to an entity other than another

dispensary with a valid dispensary registration certificateissued by the Department, a laboratory with a valid labo-ratory registration certificate issued by the Department, aqualifying patient with a valid registry identification cardissued by the Department, a designated caregiver with avalid registry identification card issued by the Depart-ment, or a laboratory agent with a valid registry identifi-cation card issued by the Department; or

3. Has been convicted of an excluded felony offense.D. The Department may revoke a dispensary agent’s registry

identification card if the dispensary agent knowingly violatesA.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or this Chapter.

E. If the Department denies or revokes a dispensary agent’s regis-try identification card, the Department shall provide notice tothe dispensary agent and the dispensary agent’s dispensary thatincludes:1. The specific reason or reasons for the denial or revoca-




27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).

ARTICLE 4. LABORATORIES AND LABORATORY AGENTS

R9-17-401. OwnerA. For the purposes of this Chapter the following individuals are

considered owners:1. If an individual is applying for a laboratory registration

certificate, the individual;




2. If a corporation is applying for a laboratory registrationcertificate, two individuals who are officers of the corpo-ration;

3. If a partnership is applying for a laboratory registrationcertificate, two of the individuals who are partners;

4. If a limited liability company is applying for a laboratoryregistration certificate, a manager or, if the limited liabil-ity company does not have a manager, an individual whois a member of the limited liability company;

5. If an association or cooperative is applying for a labora-tory registration certificate, two individuals who aremembers of the governing board of the association orcooperative;

6. If a joint venture is applying for a laboratory registrationcertificate, two of the individuals who signed the jointventure agreement; and

7. If a business organization type other than those describedin subsections (A)(2) through (6) is applying for a labora-tory registration certificate, two individuals who aremembers of the business organization.

B. When a laboratory is required by this Chapter to provide infor-mation, sign documents, or ensure actions are taken, the indi-vidual or individuals in subsection (A) shall comply with therequirement on behalf of the laboratory.


2421, effective August 27, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).

R9-17-402. Applying for a Laboratory Registration Certifi-cateA. To apply for a laboratory registration certificate, an applicant

shall submit to the Department the following:1. An application in a Department-provided format that

includes:a. The physical address of the laboratory;b. The following information for the laboratory apply-

ing:i. The legal name of the laboratory,ii. Type of business organization,iii. Mailing address,iv. Telephone number, andv. E-mail address;

c. The name of the owner designated to submit labora-tory agent registry identification card applicationson behalf of the laboratory;

d. The name, residence address, and date of birth ofeach owner;

e. The name of the technical laboratory director desig-nated according to R9-17-404(3);

f. The name, residence address, and date of birth ofeach laboratory agent, if applicable;

g. For each laboratory agent, an attestation signed anddated by the laboratory agent that the laboratoryagent has not been convicted of an excluded felonyoffense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801;

h. Policies and procedures that comply with therequirements in this Chapter that contain:i. A quality assurance program and standards;ii. Inventory control;iii. A chain of custody and sample requirement

process;iv. A records retention process;v. Security;vi. A process to ensure marijuana or marijuana

products test results are accurate, precise, and

scientifically valid before reporting the results;and

vii. A process for disposal of marijuana or mari-juana products that are submitted to the labora-tory for testing;

i. Whether the laboratory agrees to allow the Depart-ment to submit supplemental requests for informa-tion;

j. An attestation that the information provided to theDepartment to apply for a laboratory registrationcertificate is true and correct; and

k. The signatures of the owner of the laboratoryaccording to R9-17-401(A) and the date the ownersigned;

2. If the entity applying is one of the business organizationsin R9-17-401(A)(2) through (7), a copy of the businessorganization’s articles of incorporation, articles of organi-zation, or partnership or joint venture documents thatinclude:a. The name of the business organization,b. The type of business organization, andc. The names and titles of the individuals in R9-17-

401(A);3. For each owner:

a. An attestation signed and dated by the owner that theowner has not been convicted of an excluded felonyoffense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801;

b. An attestation signed and dated by the owner that thelaboratory will not test marijuana or marijuana prod-ucts for:i. A dispensary, related medical marijuana busi-

ness entity, or management company that theowner has a direct or indirect familial or finan-cial relationship with or interest in; or

ii. A designated caregiver who the owner has adirect or indirect familial or financial relation-ship with; and

c. For the Department’s criminal records check autho-rized in A.R.S. §§ 36-2804.01 and 36-2804.07:i. The owner’s fingerprints on a fingerprint card

that includes:(1) The owner’s first name; middle initial, if

applicable; and last name;(2) The owner’s signature;(3) If different from the owner, the signature

of the individual physically rolling theowner’s fingerprints;

(4) The owner’s residence address;(5) If applicable, the owner’s surname before

marriage and any names previously usedby the owner;

(6) The owner’s date of birth;(7) The owner’s Social Security number;(8) The owner’s citizenship status;(9) The owner’s gender;(10) The owner’s race;(11) The owner’s height;(12) The owner’s weight;(13) The owner’s hair color;(14) The owner’s eye color; and(15) The owner’s place of birth; or

ii. If the fingerprints and information required insubsection (A)(3)(c)(i) were submitted to theDepartment as part of an application for a des-ignated caregiver, dispensary agent, or labora-tory agent registry identification card within the




previous six months, the registry identificationnumber on the registry identification cardissued to the owner as a result of the applica-tion;

4. If zoning restrictions have been enacted, a sworn state-ment signed and dated by the individual or individuals inR9-17-401(A) certifying that the laboratory is in compli-ance with any local zoning restrictions;

5. A copy of documentation issued by the local jurisdictionto the laboratory authorizing occupancy of the building asa laboratory, such as a certificate of occupancy, a specialuse permit, or a conditional use permit;

6. The distance to the closest private school or public schoolfrom the laboratory;

7. A site plan drawn to scale of the laboratory locationshowing streets, property lines, buildings, parking areas,outdoor areas if applicable, fences, security features, firehydrants if applicable, and access to water mains;

8. A floor plan drawn to scale of the building where the lab-oratory is located showing the:a. Layout and dimensions of each room,b. Name and function of each room,c. Location of each hand washing sink,d. Location of each toilet room, ande. Means of egress;

9. Documentation of accreditation;10. The laboratory’s Transaction Privilege Tax Number

issued by the Arizona Department of Revenue; and11. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying for a labo-

ratory registration certificate.B. A change in location of the laboratory’s physical address or

ownership requires a new application to be submitted accord-ing to subsection (A).



R9-17-403. Renewing a Laboratory Registration CertificateTo renew a laboratory registration certificate, a laboratory shall sub-mit to the Department, at least 30 calendar days before the expira-tion date of the laboratory’s current registration certificate, but nomore than 90 days before the expiration date of the laboratory’s cur-rent registration certificate, the following:

1. An application in a Department-provided format thatincludes:a. The physical address of the laboratory;b. The following information for the laboratory:

i. The legal name of the laboratory,ii. The registry identification number for the labo-

ratory,iii. Type of business organization,iv. Mailing address,v. Telephone number, andvi. E-mail address;

c. The name of the owner designated to submit labora-tory agent registry identification card applicationson behalf of the laboratory;

d. The name, residence address, and date of birth ofeach owner;

e. The name of the technical laboratory director desig-nated according to R9-17-404(3);

f. The name, residence address, and date of birth ofeach laboratory agent, if applicable;

g. For each laboratory agent, an attestation signed anddated by the laboratory agent that the laboratory

agent has not been convicted of an excluded felonyoffense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801;

h. Whether the laboratory agrees to allow the Depart-ment to submit supplemental requests for informa-tion;

i. An attestation that the information provided to theDepartment to renew the laboratory registration cer-tificate is true and correct; and

j. The signatures of the each owner of the laboratoryaccording to R9-17-401(A) and the date the ownersigned;

2. For each owner:a. An attestation signed and dated by the owner that the

owner has not been convicted of an excluded felonyoffense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801; and

b. An attestation signed and dated by the owner that thelaboratory will not test medical marijuana and medi-cal marijuana products for:i. A dispensary, related medical marijuana busi-

ness entity, or management company that theowner has a direct or indirect familial or finan-cial relationship with or interest in; or

ii. A designated caregiver who the owner has adirect or indirect familial or financial relation-ship with;

3. If zoning restrictions have been enacted, a sworn state-ment signed and dated by the owner in R9-17-401(A) cer-tifying that the laboratory is in compliance with any localzoning restrictions;

4. A copy of documentation issued by the local jurisdictionto the laboratory authorizing occupancy of the building asa laboratory, such as a certificate of occupancy, a specialuse permit, or a conditional use permit; and

5. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying to renew alaboratory registration certificate.



R9-17-404. AdministrationA laboratory shall:

1. Comply with the:a. Quality assurance requirements in A.A.C. R9-14-

615(B) and (C),b. Operation requirements in A.A.C. R9-14-616, andc. Laboratory records and reports requirements in

A.A.C. R9-15-617(1) through (7);2. Maintain accreditation;3. Designate in writing a technical laboratory director who

shall:a. Ensure that all services and tests provided by the

laboratory are performed in compliance with therequirements in this Article,

b. Direct and supervise services and tests provided bythe laboratory and be responsible for the work of allpersonnel in the laboratory, and

c. Be responsible for safety and hazardous substancecontrol in the laboratory;

4. Notify the Department in writing within 20 business daysafter any change in the technical laboratory director, pro-viding the name and contact information for the newtechnical laboratory director;

5. Develop, document, and implement policies and proce-dures regarding:a. Job descriptions and employment contracts, includ-

ing:




i. Personnel duties, authority, responsibilities,and qualifications;

ii. Personnel supervision;iii. Training in and adherence to confidentiality

requirements;iv. Periodic performance evaluations; andv. Disciplinary actions;

b. Business records, such as manual or computerizedrecords of assets and liabilities, monetary transac-tions, journals, ledgers, and supporting documents,including agreements, checks, invoices, and vouch-ers;

c. Inventory control, including:i. Tracking;ii. Accepting marijuana or marijuana products for

testing;iii. Testing marijuana and marijuana products; andiv. Disposing of marijuana or marijuana products,

including the method of destruction, whetherdestroyed marijuana or marijuana productswere tested, if not tested, the reason andwhether any unusable marijuana or marijuanaproducts were submitted to a local law enforce-ment agency;

d. Laboratory records, including submissions of medi-cal marijuana for testing, ensuring testing results areaccurate, precise, and scientifically valid beforereporting the results, reporting of testing results,confidentiality, and retention;

e. A quality assurance program and standards;f. A chain of custody and sample process;g. A records retention process; andh. Security;

6. Review and document the review of laboratory policiesand procedures at least once every 12 months after theissue date of the laboratory registration certificate andupdate as needed;

7. Ensure that each laboratory agent has the laboratoryagent’s registry identification card in the laboratoryagent’s immediate possession when the laboratory agentis working or providing volunteer services related to mar-ijuana or marijuana products testing at the laboratory;

8. Ensure that a laboratory agent accompanies any individ-ual other than another laboratory agent associated withthe laboratory when the individual is present in the areaof the laboratory where marijuana or marijuana productsare being tested or stored for testing;

9. Not allow an individual who does not possess a labora-tory agent registry identification card issued under thelaboratory registration certificate to:a. Serve as an owner for the laboratory,b. Be employed by the laboratory, orc. Provide volunteer services at or on behalf of the lab-

oratory;10. Provide written notice to the Department, including the

date of the event, within 10 working days after the date,when a laboratory agent no longer:a. Serves as an owner for the laboratory,b. Is employed by the laboratory, orc. Provides volunteer services at or on behalf of the

laboratory;11. Document and report any loss or theft of marijuana or

marijuana products from the laboratory to the appropriatelaw enforcement agency; and

12. Maintain copies of any documentation required in thisChapter for at least 12 months after the date on the docu-

mentation and provide copies of the documentation to theDepartment for review upon request.



R9-17-405. Submitting an Application for a LaboratoryAgent Registry Identification CardTo obtain a laboratory agent registry identification card for an indi-vidual serving as an owner for the laboratory, employed by the lab-oratory, or providing volunteer services at or on behalf of thelaboratory, the owner shall submit to the Department the followingfor each laboratory agent:

1. An application in a Department-provided format thatincludes:a. The laboratory agent’s first name; middle initial, if

applicable; last name; and suffix, if applicable;b. The laboratory agent’s residence address and mail-

ing address;c. The county where the laboratory agent resides;d. The laboratory agent’s date of birth;e. The identifying number on the applicable card or

document in subsection (5)(a) through (e);f. The name and registry identification number of the

laboratory; andg. The signature of the individual in R9-17-

402(A)(1)(c) designated to submit laboratory agentapplications on the laboratory’s behalf and the datethe individual signed;

2. An attestation signed and dated by the laboratory agentthat the laboratory agent:a. Has not been convicted of an excluded felony

offense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801, andb. Will not test medical marijuana and medical mari-

juana products for:i. A dispensary, related medical marijuana busi-

ness entity, or management company that thelaboratory agent has a direct or indirect familialor financial relationship with or interest in; or

ii. A designated caregiver who the laboratory hasa direct or indirect familial or financial relation-ship with;

3. One of the following:a. A statement that the laboratory agent does not cur-

rently hold a valid registry identification card, orb. The assigned registry identification number for the

laboratory agent for each valid registry identificationcard currently held by the laboratory agent;

4. A statement in a Department-provided format, signed bythe laboratory agent, pledging not to divert marijuana toany individual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1;

5. A copy of the laboratory agent’s:a. Arizona driver’s license issued on or after October 1,


ber 1, 1996;c. Arizona registry identification card;d. Photograph page in the laboratory agent’s U.S. pass-

port; ore. Arizona driver’s license or identification card issued

before October 1, 1996 and one of the following forthe laboratory agent:i. Birth certificate verifying U.S. citizenship,ii. U.S. Certificate of Naturalization, oriii. U.S. Certificate of Citizenship;




6. A current photograph of the laboratory agent;7. For the Department’s criminal records check authorized

in A.R.S. §§ 36-2804.01 and 36-2804.07:a. The laboratory agent’s fingerprints on a fingerprint

card that includes:i. The laboratory agent’s first name; middle ini-

tial, if applicable; and last name;ii. The laboratory agent’s signature;iii. If different from the laboratory agent, the signa-

ture of the individual physically rolling the lab-oratory agent’s fingerprints;

iv. The laboratory agent’s address;v. If applicable, the laboratory agent’s surname

before marriage and any names previously usedby the laboratory agent;

vi. The laboratory agent’s date of birth;vii. The laboratory agent’s Social Security number;viii. The laboratory agent’s citizenship status;ix. The laboratory agent’s gender;x. The laboratory agent’s race;xi. The laboratory agent’s height;xii. The laboratory agent’s weight;xiii. The laboratory agent’s hair color;xiv. The laboratory agent’s eye color; andxv. The laboratory agent’s place of birth; or

b. If the laboratory agent’s fingerprints and informationrequired in subsection (7)(a) were submitted to theDepartment within the previous six months as partof an application for a designated caregiver registryidentification card, a dispensary agent registry iden-tification card, or a laboratory agent registry identifi-cation card, the registry identification number on theregistry identification card issued to the laboratoryagent as a result of the application; and

8. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying for a labo-ratory agent registry identification card.



R9-17-406. Submitting an Application to Renew a Labora-tory Agent’s Registry Identification CardTo renew a laboratory agent’s registry identification card for anindividual serving as an owner for the laboratory, employed by thelaboratory, or providing volunteer services at or on behalf of thelaboratory, the laboratory shall submit to the Department, at least 30calendar days before the expiration of the laboratory agent’s regis-try identification card, but no more than 90 days before the expira-tion date of the laboratory’s agent’s registry identification card, thefollowing:

1. An application in a Department-provided format thatincludes:a. The laboratory agent’s first name; middle initial, if

applicable; last name; and suffix, if applicable;b. The laboratory agent’s residence address and mail-

ing address;c. The county where the laboratory agent resides;d. The laboratory agent’s date of birth;e. The registry identification number on the laboratory

agent’s current registry identification card;f. The identifying number on the applicable card or

document in subsection (6)(a) through (e);g. The name and registry identification number of the

laboratory; andh. The signature of the individual in R9-17-

402(A)(1)(c) designated to submit laboratory agent

applications on the laboratory’s behalf and the datethe individual signed;

2. If the laboratory agent’s name in subsection (1)(a) is notthe same name as on the laboratory agent’s current regis-try identification card, one of the following with the labo-ratory agent’s new name:a. An Arizona driver’s license,b. An Arizona identification card, orc. The photograph page in the laboratory agent’s U.S.

passport;3. An attestation signed and dated by the laboratory agent

that the laboratory agent:a. Has not been convicted of an excluded felony

offense as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801; andb. Will not test medical marijuana and medical mari-

juana products for:i. A dispensary, related medical marijuana busi-

ness entity or management company the labora-tory agent has a direct or indirect familial orfinancial relationship with or interest in; or

ii. A designated caregiver the laboratory has adirect or indirect familial or financial relation-ship with;

4. One of the following:a. A statement that the laboratory agent does not cur-

rently hold a valid registry identification card, orb. The assigned registry identification number for the

laboratory agent for each valid registry identificationcard currently held by the laboratory agent;

5. A statement in a Department-provided format signed bythe laboratory agent pledging not to divert marijuana toany individual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1;

6. A copy of the laboratory agent’s:a. Arizona driver’s license issued on or after October 1,


ber 1, 1996;c. Arizona registry identification card;d. Photograph page in the laboratory agent’s U.S. pass-

port; ore. Arizona driver’s license or identification card issued

before October 1, 1996 and one of the following forthe laboratory agent:i. Birth certificate verifying U.S. citizenship,ii. U.S. Certificate of Naturalization, oriii. U.S. Certificate of Citizenship;

7. A current photograph of the laboratory agent;8. For the Department’s criminal records check authorized

in A.R.S. §§ 36-2804.01 and 36-2804.07:a. The laboratory agent’s fingerprints on a fingerprint

card that includes:i. The laboratory agent’s first name; middle ini-

tial, if applicable; and last name;ii. The laboratory agent’s signature;iii. If different from the laboratory agent, the signa-

ture of the individual physically rolling the lab-oratory agent’s fingerprints;

iv. The laboratory agent’s address;v. If applicable, the laboratory agent’s surname

before marriage and any names previously usedby the laboratory agent;

vi. The laboratory agent’s date of birth;vii. The laboratory agent’s Social Security number;viii. The laboratory agent’s citizenship status;ix. The laboratory agent’s gender;




x. The laboratory agent’s race;xi. The laboratory agent’s height;xii. The laboratory agent’s weight;xiii. The laboratory agent’s hair color;xiv. The laboratory agent’s eye color; andxv. The laboratory agent’s place of birth; or

b. If the laboratory agent’s fingerprints and informationrequired in subsection (8)(a) were submitted to theDepartment within the previous six months as partof an application for a designated caregiver registryidentification card, a dispensary agent registry iden-tification card, or a laboratory agent registry identifi-cation card, the registry identification number on theregistry identification card issued to the laboratoryagent as a result of the application; and

9. The applicable fee in R9-17-102 for applying to renew alaboratory agent’s registry identification card.



R9-17-407. Inventory Control SystemA. A laboratory shall designate in writing a laboratory agent who

has oversight of the laboratory’s marijuana inventory controlsystem.

B. A laboratory shall not accept submissions of marijuana or mar-ijuana products for testing from an individual who or entitythat is not allowed to possess marijuana pursuant to A.R.S.Title 36, Chapter 28.1.

C. A laboratory shall establish and implement an inventory con-trol system for the laboratory’s marijuana and marijuana prod-ucts that documents:1. Each day’s beginning marijuana and marijuana products

inventory, marijuana and marijuana products submittedfor testing, disposal of tested or unusable marijuana ormarijuana products, and ending marijuana and marijuanaproducts inventory; and

2. As applicable, for submissions of marijuana and mari-juana products for testing:a. A description of the submitted marijuana or mari-

juana products including the amount, strain andbatch number;

b. The name and registry identification number of thedispensary that submitted the marijuana or mari-juana products;

c. The name and registry identification number of thedispensary agent that submitted the marijuana ormarijuana products;

d. The name and registry identification number of thequalifying patient that submitted the marijuana ormarijuana products;

e. The name and registry identification number of thedesignated caregiver that submitted the marijuana ormarijuana products;

f. The name and registry identification number of thelaboratory agent receiving the marijuana or mari-juana products on behalf of the laboratory; and

g. The date of acquisition;h. The date of each test; andi. The test results.

D. The individual designated in subsection (A) shall conduct anddocument an audit of the laboratory’s inventory that isaccounted for according to generally accepted accountingprinciples at least once every 30 calendar days.1. If the audit identifies a reduction in the amount of mari-

juana or marijuana products in the laboratory’s inventory

not due to documented causes, the laboratory shall deter-mine where the loss has occurred and take and documentcorrective action.

2. If the reduction in the amount of marijuana or marijuanaproducts in the laboratory’s inventory is due to suspectedcriminal activity by a laboratory agent, the laboratoryshall report the laboratory agent to the Department and tothe local law enforcement authorities.

E. A laboratory shall:1. Maintain the documentation required in subsections (C)

and (D) at the dispensary for at least five years after thedate on the document, and

2. Provide the documentation required in subsections (C)and (D) to the Department for review upon request.



R9-17-408. SecurityA. Except as provided in R9-17-404(8), a laboratory shall ensure

that access to the area of the laboratory where marijuana ormarijuana products are being tested or stored for testing is lim-ited to a laboratory’s owners and authorized laboratory agents.

B. A laboratory agent may transport marijuana or marijuanaproducts submitted for testing to a laboratory.

C. Before transportation to a laboratory, a laboratory agent shall:1. Complete a trip plan that includes:

a. The name of the laboratory agent in charge of trans-porting the marijuana or marijuana products;

b. The date and start time of the trip;c. A description of the marijuana or marijuana prod-

ucts being transported; andd. The anticipated route of transportation; and

2. Provide a copy of the trip plan in subsection (C)(1) to thelaboratory.

D. During transportation to the laboratory, a laboratory agentshall:1. Carry a copy of the trip plan in subsection (C)(1) with the

laboratory agent for the duration of the trip;2. Use a vehicle without any medical marijuana identifica-

tion;3. Have a means of communication with the laboratory; and4. Ensure that the marijuana or marijuana products are not

visible.E. After transportation, a laboratory agent shall enter the end time

of the trip and any changes to the trip plan on the trip planrequired in subsection (C)(1).

F. A laboratory shall:1. Maintain the documents required in subsection (C)(2) and

(E), and2. Provide a copy of the documents required in subsection

(C)(2) and (E) to the Department for review upon request.G. To prevent unauthorized access to marijuana or marijuana

products at the laboratory for testing, the laboratory shall havethe following:1. Security equipment to deter and prevent unauthorized

entrance into limited access areas that include:a. Devices or a series of devices to detect unauthorized

intrusion, which may include a signal system inter-connected with a radio frequency method, such ascellular, private radio signals, or other mechanical orelectronic device;

b. Exterior lighting to facilitate surveillance;c. Electronic monitoring including:

i. At least one 19-inch or greater call-up monitor;




ii. A video printer capable of immediately produc-ing a clear still photo from any video cameraimage;

iii. Video cameras:(1) Providing coverage of all entrances to and

exits from limited access areas and allentrances to and exits from the building,capable of identifying any activity occur-ring in or adjacent to the building; and

(2) Having a recording resolution of at least704 x 480 or the equivalent;

iv. A video camera in each area of the laboratorywhere marijuana or marijuana products arebeing tested or stored for testing capable ofidentifying any activity occurring within thearea in low light conditions;

v. Storage of video recordings from the videocameras for at least 30 calendar days;

vi. A failure notification system that provides anaudible and visual notification of any failure inthe electronic monitoring system; and

vii. Sufficient battery backup for video camerasand recording equipment to support at least fiveminutes of recording in the event of a poweroutage; and

d. Panic buttons in the interior of each building; and2. Policies and procedures that:

a. Restrict access to the areas of the laboratory thatcontain marijuana or marijuana products and, ifapplicable, to authorized individuals only;

b. Provide for the identification of authorized individu-als; and

c. Prevent loitering.



R9-17-409. Physical PlantA laboratory shall ensure that designated storage areas for mari-juana or marijuana products or materials used in direct contact withmarijuana or marijuana products are separate from storage areas fortoxic or flammable materials and are maintained in a manner to pre-vent:

1. Microbial contamination and proliferation, and2. Contamination or infestation by insects or rodents.



R9-17-410. Denial or Revocation of a Laboratory Registra-tion CertificateA. The Department shall deny an application for a laboratory reg-

istration certificate if:1. The physical address of the laboratory is within 500 feet

of a private school or a public school that existed beforethe date the laboratory submitted the initial laboratoryregistration certificate application;

2. An owner:a. Has been convicted of an excluded felony offense,

orb. Is under 21 years of age;

3. The application or the laboratory does not comply withthe requirements in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 and thisChapter;

4. The laboratory acquires marijuana or marijuana productsfrom an individual who or entity that is not allowed to

possess marijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter28.1;

5. The laboratory diverts marijuana or marijuana products toan individual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1;

6. An owner has any direct or indirect familial or financialrelationship with or interest in a nonprofit medical mari-juana dispensary or related medical marijuana businessentity or management company, or any direct or indirectfamilial or financial relationship with a designated care-giver for whom the laboratory is testing marijuana andmarijuana products for medical use in this state; or

7. The laboratory fails to maintain accreditation.B. The Department may deny an application for a laboratory reg-

istration certificate if an owner of the laboratory provides falseor misleading information to the Department.

C. The Department shall revoke a laboratory’s registration certifi-cate if:1. The laboratory acquires marijuana or marijuana products

from an individual who or entity that is not allowed topossess marijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter28.1;

2. The laboratory diverts marijuana or marijuana products toan individual who or entity that is not allowed to possessmarijuana pursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1;

3. An owner has been convicted of an excluded felonyoffense;

4. An owner has any direct or indirect familial or financialrelationship with or interest in a nonprofit medical mari-juana dispensary or related medical marijuana businessentity or management company, or any direct or indirectfamilial or financial relationship with a designated care-giver for whom the laboratory is testing marijuana andmarijuana products for medical use in this state; or

5. The laboratory fails to maintain accreditation.D. The Department may deny an application for a laboratory reg-

istration certificate or revoke a laboratory registration certifi-cate if the laboratory does not:1. Comply with the requirements in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter

28.1 and this Chapter; or2. Implement the policies and procedures or comply with

the statements provided to the Department with the labo-ratory’s application.

E. If the Department denies a laboratory registration certificateapplication, the Department shall provide notice to the appli-cant that includes:1. The specific reason or reasons for the denial, and2. All other information required by A.R.S. § 41-1076.

F. If the Department revokes a laboratory registration certificate,the Department shall provide notice to the laboratory thatincludes:1. The specific reason or reasons for the revocation; and2. The process for requesting a judicial review of the




R9-17-411. Denial or Revocation of a Laboratory Agent’sRegistry Identification CardA. The Department shall deny an application for or renewal of a

laboratory agent’s registry identification card if the laboratoryagent does not meet the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-2801.

B. The Department may deny an application for or renewal of alaboratory agent’s registry identification card if the laboratory




agent provides false or misleading information to the Depart-ment.

C. The Department shall revoke a laboratory agent’s registryidentification card if the laboratory agent:1. Uses marijuana, if the laboratory agent does not have a

qualifying patient registry identification card;2. Diverts marijuana or marijuana products to an individual

who or entity that is not allowed to possess marijuanapursuant to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1; or

3. Has been convicted of an excluded felony offense.D. The Department may revoke a laboratory agent’s registry iden-

tification card if the laboratory agent knowingly violatesA.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28.1 or this Chapter.

E. If the Department denies or revokes a laboratory agent’s regis-try identification card, the Department shall provide notice tothe laboratory agent and the laboratory agent’s laboratory thatincludes:1. The specific reason or reasons for the denial or revoca-






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